Isla, 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 Isla, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Isla |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.14689 |
| Longitude | 150.00318 |
| Area | 847.1 km² |
| Postcode | 4719 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 397 km northwest |
Isla is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 847.1 km². It lies approximately 397 km northwest of Brisbane. Isla is located at 25.1469°S, 150.0032°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4719. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Isla lies cradled by the rolling hills of the Banana Shire, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and ochre under an expansive Queensland sky. It lies 203.2 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 195°T), and is situated 23.6 km south-south-west of Theodore. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet scent of ripening fruit, particularly noticeable as the sun begins its slow descent, bathing the paddocks in a honeyed light. Scattered homesteads punctuate the horizon, their tin roofs gleaming like scattered coins, while the land itself slopes gently towards unseen watercourses, a testament to the patient sculpting of wind and rain over countless seasons. The character of Isla is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the tempo of life, and the vastness of the horizon encourages a steady, measured pace.
The story of Isla is deeply intertwined with the fertile earth that surrounds it, a history shaped by the enduring allure of agriculture. For generations, this region has been a proud producer, its economy built upon the steady rhythm of cultivation and harvest, with bananas a prominent, if not the singular, star of its agricultural might. This focus has fostered a distinct local flavour, a community spirit forged in shared labour and the shared anticipation of good seasons. While the broader Banana Shire might boast a varied economic tapestry, Isla itself often feels defined by the verdant rows that stretch towards the distant blue haze of the Dividing Range, a visual reminder of the labour and dedication that underpins its existence. The legacy of those who first tilled this soil is still palpable, a quiet pride in the land's bounty that continues to shape the distinctive character of Isla.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Isla, 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 Isla, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Isla includes the postcode (4719), 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 Isla 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. |