Clare, 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 Clare, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Clare |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.83076 |
| Longitude | 147.18806 |
| Population | 194 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 114.7 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 4807 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1036 km northwest |
Clare is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 194. The locality covers an area of 114.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1036 km northwest of Brisbane. Clare is located at 19.8308°S, 147.1881°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4807. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Clare rests under a vast Queensland sky, where the land unfurls in muted greens and ochres, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of the sun and the occasional, boisterous generosity of the rains. It lies 74.6 km south-south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 148°T), and is situated 37.4 km south-west of Ayr. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of eucalypts that stand sentinel along the few, winding roads. The terrain, a gentle swell of low hills and broad, flat plains, speaks of ancient geological forces, now softened by the passage of seasons and the persistent growth of native grasses that shimmer like spun gold in the late afternoon light. This is a place where the horizon feels infinite, a canvas for dramatic sunrises and sunsets that bleed across the sky in hues of rose and violet.
The story of Clare is one of quiet resilience and steady endeavour, deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the Burdekin Shire. For generations, the rich soil here has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the back of hardworking graziers and farmers who have learned to coax success from this often-challenging environment. While not a grand metropolis, Clare possesses a character all its own, a reflection of the practical, forthright nature of its inhabitants. The town’s heartbeat is a gentle hum, a rhythm dictated by the needs of the land and the close-knit bonds of a community that understands the value of shared effort and neighbourly support.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clare, 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 Clare, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Clare includes the postcode (4807), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), 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 Clare 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. |