Burrum Heads, 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 Burrum Heads, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Burrum Heads |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.21698 |
| Longitude | 152.61389 |
| Population | 2,222 |
| Density | 33.4 /km² |
| Area | 66.6 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 4659 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 254 km north |
Burrum Heads is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,222. The locality covers an area of 66.6 km², giving a population density of about 33.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 254 km north of Brisbane. Burrum Heads is located at 25.2170°S, 152.6139°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4659. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Burrum Heads is a coastal sanctuary where the sea breeze whispers secrets of the ocean. It lies 35.2 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.8 km west-north-west of Toogoom. The land here unfolds in gentle, sandy plains, fringed by the shimmering expanse of the Great Sandy Strait and the vast blue of the Coral Sea. Salt-laden air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of sea salt and coastal scrub, is a constant companion, a tangible presence that clings to the skin and fills the lungs. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens and mellows, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden hue that seems to imbue the very sand and sea grass with a quiet luminescence. The rhythm of Burrum Heads is dictated by the tides, a slow, unhurried cadence that encourages a deeper breath and a more mindful pace.
Historically, Burrum Heads has been a place of convergence, where freshwater rivers meet the salty embrace of the ocean, a natural harbour that has drawn people for generations. Early European settlers found fertile ground for agriculture, though the true wealth of this locality has always been tied to its abundant waterways. Fishing remains a vital thread in the economic tapestry, with local boats heading out to sea and the river mouths yielding their bounty. Tourism, too, plays a significant role, drawing travellers seeking the tranquil beauty of its beaches and the promise of abundant marine life. The nearby national park, a haven of coastal heath and mangrove forests, offers a glimpse into the region's natural heritage, a place where the land and sea have shaped a unique and enduring character for Burrum Heads.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burrum Heads, 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 Burrum Heads, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Burrum Heads includes the postcode (4659), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser Coast 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 Burrum Heads 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. |