Dakenba, 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 Dakenba, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dakenba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.33891 |
| Longitude | 150.49783 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 52.9 km² |
| Elevation | 170 m |
| Postcode | 4715 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 430 km northwest |
Dakenba is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 113. The locality covers an area of 52.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 170 m above sea level. It lies approximately 430 km northwest of Brisbane. Dakenba is located at 24.3389°S, 150.4978°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4715. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dakenba lies cradled by the soft, rolling contours of the Queensland interior, where the earth's ochre hues deepen under the vast, cerulean sky. It lies 106.7 km south of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 6.2 km north-north-west of Biloela. The landscape here is a study in subtle resilience, a tapestry of sparse, hardy grasses that cling to the gentle slopes, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of sun-baked earth and the distant whisper of unseen livestock. It's a place where the horizon feels both immense and intimately familiar, a gentle curve that promises endless, unhurried days.
The history of Dakenba is a quiet unfolding, tied to the land's capacity for sustenance. For generations, the fertile pockets along the local waterways have been coaxed into producing the sweet bounty of bananas, their broad leaves catching the generous Queensland sun. This agricultural heartland has shaped the character of Dakenba, fostering a sense of practical industry and a deep connection to the seasons. The local economy, still largely driven by these fruitful plantations, hums with a steady, dependable energy, a stark contrast to the fleeting trends of larger centres. Occasionally, a traveller might pause, struck by the particular way the light filters through the banana fronds, a fleeting moment of almost luminous green that speaks of this singular corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dakenba, 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 Dakenba, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dakenba includes the postcode (4715), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana 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 Dakenba 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. |