Gooburrum, 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 Gooburrum, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Gooburrum |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.82259 |
| Longitude | 152.33198 |
| Population | 1,518 |
| Density | 56.2 /km² |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 302 km north-northwest |
Gooburrum is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,518. The locality covers an area of 27.0 km², giving a population density of about 56.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 302 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Gooburrum is located at 24.8226°S, 152.3320°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.
Gooburrum unfurls under a generous Queensland sky, its landscape a gentle weave of rich, ochre-toned earth and broad, sun-drenched fields. It lies 86.2 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 12.5 km west of Bargara. The terrain here breathes an air of quiet productivity, where the horizon is often broken by the verdant promise of sugarcane fields stretching towards the gentle undulations of the surrounding country. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed hue across the land, softening the edges of the scattered farmhouses and the silvery sheen of the cane as a breeze stirs through the stalks. The air itself carries a faint, sweet perfume, a blend of ripening sugar and the earthy scent of the fertile soil, a constant reminder of Gooburrum's enduring connection to the land.
Historically, Gooburrum has been shaped by the relentless ambition of those who sought to tame this fertile ground, its fortunes intrinsically tied to the sugar industry that has long defined the region. The echoes of early pioneering spirit still resonate in the quiet lanes, a legacy evident in the enduring agricultural enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy. Neighbouring properties, often passed down through generations, continue the tradition of cultivating the sweet cane, a rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting that has pulsed through Gooburrum for decades. This dedication to agriculture is not merely an economic pursuit; it is a way of life, a quiet testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the people who call this place home, where the simple act of tending the land holds a profound and lasting significance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gooburrum, 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 Gooburrum, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gooburrum 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 Gooburrum 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. |