Burrum River, 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 River, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Burrum River |
| 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 | -25.27 |
| Longitude | 152.60132 |
| Population | 249 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 54.1 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4659 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 248 km north |
Burrum River is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 249. The locality covers an area of 54.1 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 248 km north of Brisbane. Burrum River is located at 25.2700°S, 152.6013°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 River breathes with the languid pulse of Queensland's coast, a place where the emerald fringe of coastal heath meets the silver-grey expanse of the estuary. It lies 29.9 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 342°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-south-west of Burrum Heads. Here, the land slopes gently towards the water, a mosaic of sandy soil supporting hardy scribbly gums and the occasional towering spotted gum, their bark peeling in papery strips. The air carries a perpetual whisper of salt, mingling with the dry, earthy scent of the bush, a fragrance that intensifies as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. The river itself, a broad, slow-moving artery, reflects the sky, its surface a mirror broken only by the occasional ripple of a passing boat or the silent glide of a seabird.
Historically, Burrum River was a point of convergence, a place where the bounty of the river and the surrounding scrubland offered sustenance. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the allure of the coastline, established a modest presence, their lives intertwined with the rhythm of the tides and the seasons. The local economy, still tethered to the land, sees pockets of agriculture, with some properties dedicated to grazing cattle, their contented lowing a familiar sound on the breeze. Yet, it is the waterway that remains the enduring heart of Burrum River, its waters a vital artery for local fishing fleets and a magnet for recreational boaters seeking the tranquility of its sheltered banks. The quietude here is palpable, a gentle antidote to the clamour of busier centres, fostering a character that is both resilient and remarkably serene.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burrum River, 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 River, in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Burrum River 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 River 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. |