Gwambegwine, 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 Gwambegwine, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gwambegwine |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.30503 |
| Longitude | 149.53921 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 830.2 km² |
| Elevation | 315 m |
| Postcode | 4420 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 422 km northwest |
Gwambegwine is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 830.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 315 m above sea level. It lies approximately 422 km northwest of Brisbane. Gwambegwine is located at 25.3050°S, 149.5392°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4420. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Gwambegwine rests in a land where the earth exhales a dry, warm breath, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of wind and sun. It lies 235.7 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 204°T), and is situated 54.3 km north-west of Taroom. Rolling plains, a patchwork of ochre and muted green, stretch towards a horizon that shimmers with the heat of the afternoon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of eucalyptus trees. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a faint, dusty sweetness, a scent of parched earth and resilient scrub. The land here breathes a quiet strength, a testament to the forces that have shaped it over millennia, and the subtle glow that colours the sky at dusk is a painterly balm on the rugged terrain.
The story of Gwambegwine is etched in the very character of its surroundings, a narrative tied to the bounty and challenges of this Queensland country. Historically, this region has been defined by the robust spirit of agriculture and grazing, where the land’s generosity is coaxed forth by diligent hands. The economy still hums with the steady rhythm of farming, the cultivation of crops that thrive under the generous Queensland sun, and the enduring practice of sheep and cattle raising across the broad, open country. Gwambegwine itself is a hub for these endeavours, a place where the pulse of the rural economy is felt most keenly, with its modest centre serving as a vital point of connection for the scattered homesteads and stations that dot the surrounding landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gwambegwine, 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 Gwambegwine, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gwambegwine includes the postcode (4420), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Gwambegwine 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. |