Bulgun, 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 Bulgun, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Bulgun |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.89324 |
| Longitude | 145.93338 |
| Population | 274 |
| Density | 39.3 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 4854 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1289 km northwest |
Bulgun is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 274. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 39.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1289 km northwest of Brisbane. Bulgun is located at 17.8932°S, 145.9334°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4854. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bulgun rests in a swathe of Queensland where the land begins to soften towards the coast, a place where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of sugarcane and damp earth. It lies 177.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 5.6 km north of Tully. The terrain here is a gentle affair, a rolling tapestry of green fields punctuated by the darker, more dense shadows of remnant rainforest clinging to the low hills that cradle the district. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, has a peculiar, buttery quality, illuminating the broad leaves of banana plantations and the glistening surfaces of irrigation channels. The quiet hum of insect life is a constant companion, a vibrant, unseen orchestra playing out the day.
The story of Bulgun is intrinsically linked to the fertile soils and abundant rainfall that have long drawn people to this corner of the Cassowary Coast. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the sugar industry, its vast fields stretching to the horizon, a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who cultivate the cane. This agricultural heritage is etched into the very character of Bulgun, influencing its unhurried pace and the close-knit nature of its community. Beyond the cane, the surrounding hinterland whispers of older stories, of ancient trees and the quiet persistence of nature, offering a backdrop to the everyday lives of its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulgun, 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 Bulgun, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Bulgun includes the postcode (4854), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), 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 Bulgun 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. |