Brandon, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brandon, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Brandon |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.5418 |
| Longitude | 147.35504 |
| Population | 1,072 |
| Density | 9.7 /km² |
| Area | 110.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4808 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1054 km northwest |
Brandon is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,072. The locality covers an area of 110.5 km², giving a population density of about 9.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1054 km northwest of Brisbane. Brandon is located at 19.5418°S, 147.3550°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4808. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Brandon lies low against the broad, flat plains, a scatter of buildings where the Burdekin River’s influence is felt even in its drier seasons. It lies 64.8 km east-south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 119°T), and is situated 5.6 km west-north-west of Ayr. The air here carries a dusty warmth, a gentle heat that seems to settle into the very bones of the land, and the sky above is a vast, pale blue canvas, often brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an almost imperceptible slowness. Fields of sugarcane stretch out like a rumpled green carpet, their broad leaves rustling in the breeze, and the occasional cluster of gum trees offers a dappled shade, a welcome respite from the relentless sun. The light at the end of the day often softens to a hazy gold, painting the edges of the cane stalks with a luminous glow, a quiet beauty that speaks of the enduring cycle of growth and harvest.
The history of Brandon is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the Burdekin region, a land shaped by the river and the tenacious spirit of its settlers. For generations, the cultivation of sugarcane has been the lifeblood of this locality, its sweet scent a constant presence on the wind, and the rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting dictating the pulse of daily life. This enduring industry has fostered a close-knit community, where neighbours rely on each other through the seasons, and the local economy thrives on the labour and ingenuity poured into the fertile soil. While the landscape itself is defined by its agricultural expanse, the broader Burdekin Shire whispers of a past where pioneers carved their livelihoods from this tropical terrain, a legacy that continues to inform the character of places like Brandon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brandon, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brandon, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Brandon includes the postcode (4808), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brandon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |