Gin Gin, 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 Gin Gin, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Gin Gin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.97683 |
| Longitude | 151.9526 |
| Population | 1,144 |
| Density | 33.8 /km² |
| Area | 33.9 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 4671 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 297 km north-northwest |
Gin Gin is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,144. The locality covers an area of 33.9 km², giving a population density of about 33.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 297 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Gin Gin is located at 24.9768°S, 151.9526°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4671. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gin Gin lies where the rich, red earth begins to soften, a place cradled by the gentle slopes that eventually lead towards the coast. It lies 96.3 km north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 309°T), and is situated 23.7 km west-south-west of South Kolan. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the sweet scent of ripening sugarcane that drifts in from the surrounding fields. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the roadside, their leaves rustling a dry murmur in the warm Queensland breeze. It’s a landscape that breathes with a quiet resilience, where the vibrant green of cultivated crops contrasts with the muted ochres and browns of the native bushland. The Burnett River, a silver ribbon in the distance, offers a lifeblood to this fertile country, its presence a constant, murmuring promise of sustenance and growth.
The story of Gin Gin is written in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked for generations. Originally a bustling hub for timbergetters and selectors, the town’s character was forged in the hard graft of clearing the bush and coaxing a living from the soil. Today, sugar cane remains a significant thread in the local economy, its tall stalks a familiar sight stretching towards the horizon, while cattle graze on pastures that whisper of the region’s pastoral heritage. Gin Gin is also a gateway, a place where travellers pause on their journey, the friendly faces of locals a warm welcome as they stock up on provisions or seek a moment’s respite. The town’s unpretentious charm speaks of a community that understands the value of hard work and the simple beauty of a life lived close to the earth, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gin Gin, 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 Gin Gin, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gin Gin includes the postcode (4671), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 Gin Gin 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. |