Bucasia, 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 Bucasia, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Bucasia |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.0354 |
| Longitude | 149.14967 |
| Population | 4,616 |
| Density | 437.5 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4750 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 816 km north-northwest |
Bucasia is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,616. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 437.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 816 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Bucasia is located at 21.0354°S, 149.1497°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4750. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bucasia lies where the coastal plains of Queensland begin to unfurl, a low-slung settlement cradled by the warm embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 12.5 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 343°T), and is situated 7.4 km north-north-west of Andergrove. The air here carries the perpetual scent of salt and damp earth, a humid perfume that clings to everything. Palm fronds, heavy with the promise of rain, rustle against weathered fibro houses, their colours softened by the persistent tropical sun. The land itself is a study in gentle gradients, a subtle rise from the flat expanse of mangroves and tidal flats towards a backdrop of distant, hazy hills. Even the shadows seem to possess a certain languid quality, stretching long and slow across the dusty verges and the patches of hardy coastal grass.
The story of Bucasia is tied intrinsically to the rich volcanic soils that once nurtured vast sugarcane plantations, a legacy that still whispers through the occasional stand of mature cane bordering the newer residential developments. While the agricultural boom of yesteryear has yielded to a more diversified local economy, with many residents commuting to the larger centres nearby, the deep-rooted connection to the land remains. Fishing boats bob in the sheltered waters, their nets a familiar sight against the shimmering surface of the sea, a quiet testament to the enduring bounty of the coast. Bucasia’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the relentless cycle of the tropical seasons dictate the pace of life, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the bustling energy of its neighbouring city.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bucasia, 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 Bucasia, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Bucasia includes the postcode (4750), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Bucasia 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. |