Durham, 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 Durham, in the Bulloo Shire local government area.
| Locality | Durham |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bulloo Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.3726 |
| Longitude | 141.89899 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 18789.4 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 4492 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1098 km west |
Durham is a locality in the Bulloo Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 18789.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1098 km west of Brisbane. Durham is located at 27.3726°S, 141.8990°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4492. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Durham lies under a sky that bleeds into a million shades of ochre and rose as the day retreats. It lies 760.7 km north of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 358°T), and is situated 133.8 km east-north-east of Innamincka. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, a wide, sun-baked expanse where hardy scrub clings to the earth, its muted greens a testament to the relentless sun. Distant mesas, weathered and ancient, punctuate the horizon, their shadows stretching long and languid across the flat terrain. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the faint, dry scent of dust and something wild, something that whispers of vast, untamed spaces.
Historically, Durham's existence is tied to the deep, mineral-rich veins of the earth. Though the boom times of active mining have softened, the legacy remains, etched into the character of the place and the stories of its people. The local economy, while diversified, still draws a quiet strength from the land's bounty, with grazing properties stretching out to meet the boundless sky. The pace of life in Durham is measured, dictated by the sun's arc and the quiet murmur of conversation at the local pub. It's a place where the silence is as profound as the landscape, a silence that allows for a deeper connection to the land and its enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Durham, 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 Durham, in the Bulloo Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Durham includes the postcode (4492), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bulloo Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Durham 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. |