Elliott Heads, 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 Elliott Heads, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Elliott Heads |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.91054 |
| Longitude | 152.47931 |
| Population | 1,211 |
| Density | 97.0 /km² |
| Area | 12.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 290 km north |
Elliott Heads is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,211. The locality covers an area of 12.5 km², giving a population density of about 97.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km north of Brisbane. Elliott Heads is located at 24.9105°S, 152.4793°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Elliott Heads is a coastal enclave where the restless Pacific meets the gentle curve of the land. It lies 71.7 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-south-east of Bargara. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and the faintest tang of sugar cane, a scent woven through the warm, humid breeze. Low-slung houses, painted in a palette of sun-bleached pastels, dot the landscape, many facing the wide expanse of the ocean with verandas designed to catch the prevailing winds. The beaches, a soft, pale gold, are often fringed with hardy coastal scrub, its leaves leathery and resilient against the elements. The shallow waters, an inviting turquoise under the Queensland sun, teem with small fish, their silver flashes visible just beneath the surface. The sand itself, warm and yielding underfoot, holds the imprint of countless tides, a silent testament to the relentless but beautiful cycle of the sea.
The history of Elliott Heads is inextricably linked to the fertile plains that stretch inland, a region long dedicated to the cultivation of sugar cane. For generations, the economy of this locale has been shaped by the rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting, the tall stalks a familiar sight against the horizon. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the allure of the coast has drawn a steady stream of travellers seeking respite and recreation, transforming Elliott Heads into a popular destination for fishing and beach holidays. The local boat harbour, a modest but bustling hub, buzzes with the activity of anglers preparing their lines and returning with their catches, the scent of brine and diesel mingling in the afternoon light. This place, though small, holds a quiet significance, a corner of Queensland where the land's bounty and the ocean's embrace have shaped a distinctive character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elliott Heads, 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 Elliott Heads, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Elliott Heads includes the postcode (4670), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Elliott Heads 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. |