Gayndah, 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 Gayndah, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Gayndah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | North Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.62686 |
| Longitude | 151.63703 |
| Population | 2,029 |
| Density | 29.8 /km² |
| Area | 68.1 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 4625 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 247 km northwest |
Gayndah is a locality in the North Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,029. The locality covers an area of 68.1 km², giving a population density of about 29.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 247 km northwest of Brisbane. Gayndah is located at 25.6269°S, 151.6370°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4625. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gayndah rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Burnett River carves its patient way. It lies 106.6 km west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 264°T), and is situated 33.7 km east of Mundubbera. The land here is a gentle slope of ochre earth, softened by swathes of emerald pastures and the paler green of citrus orchards, stretching towards a horizon that often blurs into a hazy, golden light. The air, especially as the afternoon wanes, carries a dry, warm scent, a mixture of dust, ripening fruit, and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus from the neighbouring hills. The character of Gayndah is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky, a vast, ever-changing canvas, presides over the daily unfolding.
The story of Gayndah is deeply entwined with the Burnett River, a lifeline established by early settlers who saw the potential for agriculture in its fertile floodplains. It was a place that grew on the back of grazing properties and the burgeoning citrus industry, the sweet, sharp tang of oranges a signature scent during harvest. The town’s history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered timber of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people, who have learned to adapt to the rhythms of drought and flood. Today, the local economy still leans heavily on the cultivation of citrus, particularly mandarins and navels, their vibrant colour a cheerful contrast against the muted tones of the landscape, alongside cattle grazing on the surrounding country. The annual Gayndah Orange Festival, a celebration of its primary produce, is a notable event, drawing visitors and showcasing the unique identity of this riverland hub.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gayndah, 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 Gayndah, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gayndah includes the postcode (4625), telephone area code (07), and local government area (North Burnett Regional), 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 Gayndah 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. |