Munbura, 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 Munbura, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Munbura |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.37038 |
| Longitude | 149.12747 |
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 3.4 /km² |
| Area | 33.8 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 784 km north-northwest |
Munbura is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 115. The locality covers an area of 33.8 km², giving a population density of about 3.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 784 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Munbura is located at 21.3704°S, 149.1275°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Munbura lies at the edge of the coastal plain, a place where the rich alluvial soils give way to the gentle rise of rolling hills. It lies 26.0 km south-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 193°T), and is situated 8.2 km north-north-west of Sarina. The landscape here is a study in greens, from the deep emerald of sugarcane fields stretching to the horizon to the lighter, brighter hues of pastureland dotted with grazing cattle. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy sweetness, a blend of ripening crops and the distant, salt-tinged breath of the ocean. The land itself feels pliable, yielding to the farmer’s plough and the grazier’s fence, a testament to its long history of cultivation.
Historically, Munbura’s fortunes have been tied to the bounty of the land, primarily sugarcane cultivation that has shaped its character for generations. The rhythm of the crushing season, a time of intense activity and the sweet, heavy scent of processed cane filling the air, dictates the pulse of the local economy. Beyond the fields, the neighbouring waters offer a different, though equally vital, source of livelihood, with small fishing fleets contributing to the local flavour. While not a hub of industry in the grandest sense, Munbura embodies a quiet resilience, a community built on the dependable cycles of agriculture and the enduring appeal of its coastal proximity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Munbura, 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 Munbura, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Munbura includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Munbura 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. |