Bushland Beach, 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 Bushland Beach, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Bushland Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.19983 |
| Longitude | 146.6789 |
| Population | 5,990 |
| Density | 750.6 /km² |
| Area | 8.0 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4818 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1124 km northwest |
Bushland Beach is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,990. The locality covers an area of 8.0 km², giving a population density of about 750.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1124 km northwest of Brisbane. Bushland Beach is located at 19.1998°S, 146.6789°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4818. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bushland Beach unfurls along the Queensland coast, a long, low sweep of sand meeting the gentle embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 12.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 341°T), and is situated 10.6 km north-west of Mount Louisa. The air here carries the persistent, salty tang of the ocean, a humid breath that softens the edges of the afternoon light. Behind the immediate fringe of coastal scrub, with its hardy, salt-tolerant grasses and the occasional spindly casuarina reaching for the sky, the land flattens into a broad expanse. It’s a place where the horizon feels close, a soft line where the pale blue of the sky bleeds into the even paler blue of the water, and the dominant sound is the ceaseless, murmuring whisper of the waves, a constant lullaby against the shore. The sand itself, a pale ochre tinged with the pearly sheen of crushed shells, crunches underfoot, warm even as the sun dips towards the west, painting the clouds in strokes of apricot and rose.
The character of Bushland Beach is deeply tied to its coastal setting and its proximity to the larger urban centres further south. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its story is one of gradual settlement, driven by the allure of the sea and the fertile coastal plains that offered opportunities for agriculture and fishing. The local economy, though modest, reflects this heritage, with a scattering of residences catering to those drawn to the relaxed coastal lifestyle, and a small commercial strip supporting everyday needs. The waters here have long been a source of sustenance, and the tradition of casting a line from the shore or venturing out in a small boat still holds sway for many of the residents. It’s a place that feels less like a bustling hub and more like a quiet exhale, where the pace of life is dictated by the tides and the prevailing sea breezes, a subtle testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived by the ocean.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bushland Beach, 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 Bushland Beach, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bushland Beach includes the postcode (4818), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Bushland Beach 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. |