Dalbeg, 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 Dalbeg, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dalbeg |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.22892 |
| Longitude | 147.29547 |
| Population | 84 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 40.1 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 4807 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 994 km northwest |
Dalbeg is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 84. The locality covers an area of 40.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 994 km northwest of Brisbane. Dalbeg is located at 20.2289°S, 147.2955°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4807. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Dalbeg unfolds across a gently undulating landscape, where the rich, ochre earth meets the vast, pale blue of the Queensland sky. It lies 118.9 km south-south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 155°T), and is situated 74.9 km south of Ayr. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses, punctuated by the occasional, sharp fragrance of eucalyptus. Low, scrubby vegetation clings to the terrain, interspersed with hardy, native trees that offer scant shade against the persistent sun. The land feels ancient and enduring, a quiet witness to the passage of seasons. Distant hills, hazy in the heat, form a soft horizon, their muted colours blending seamlessly with the dusty plains. The very light here seems to possess a certain weight, a golden viscosity that clings to everything it touches as the day draws to a close.
Historically, Dalbeg’s story is entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, who sought to tame this expansive country for grazing. The legacy of those endeavours can still be felt in the weathered fences and the wide-open paddocks that define the region. The local economy, while still leaning on cattle grazing, has diversified over time, with pockets of agriculture emerging where water resources allow. The Burdekin River, a vital artery for the wider region, influences the character of Dalbeg, providing a lifeline for life and industry in this semi-arid environment. There’s a quiet self-reliance that permeates the spirit of Dalbeg, a rhythm dictated by the land and the enduring challenge of making a living from its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalbeg, 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 Dalbeg, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalbeg includes the postcode (4807), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Dalbeg 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. |