Bulimba, 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 Bulimba, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Bulimba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.44916 |
| Longitude | 153.06049 |
| Population | 6,612 |
| Density | 2287.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4171 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 4 km east-northeast |
Bulimba is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,612. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 2287.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km east-northeast of Brisbane. Bulimba is located at 27.4492°S, 153.0605°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4171.
Bulimba stretches along the Brisbane River’s eastern bank, a place where the Queensland sun, even on a grey day, casts a soft, almost buttery light across its leafy streets and the wide expanse of water. It lies 4.1 km north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 56°T), and is situated 14.9 km south of Bracken Ridge. The land here gently slopes towards the river, a topography that allows glimpses of the city’s skyline to the west, a constant, shimmering counterpoint to Bulimba’s more settled character. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of flowering jacarandas in spring, mingling with the salty tang that drifts inland from Moreton Bay, a subtle perfume that speaks of proximity to the sea and the enduring presence of the river. Old Queenslander homes, with their wide verandahs and tin roofs, stand shoulder to shoulder with more modern dwellings, a visual conversation between eras, all bathed in that distinctive Brisbane light that seems to deepen the greens of the manicured lawns and the rust-red of terracotta tiles.
This stretch of riverfront has a history as rich and varied as the cargo that once passed through its wharves, a testament to Bulimba’s industrial past. For decades, it was a hub of shipbuilding and heavy industry, the clang of hammers and the roar of furnaces echoing across the water, shaping the very character of the locality. Echoes of that industrious past can still be found, though now the primary pulse of Bulimba’s economy beats to a different drum, a blend of vibrant cafes, boutique shops, and a burgeoning residential appeal that draws people to its riverside lifestyle. The iconic Bulimba ferry terminal, a vital artery connecting this suburb to the heart of Brisbane, remains a constant reminder of its connection to the waterway, a place where daily commuters and curious travellers alike embark on their journeys, the river’s surface reflecting the changing moods of the sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulimba, 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 Bulimba, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bulimba includes the postcode (4171), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Bulimba 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. |