Nearum, 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 Nearum, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Nearum |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.06722 |
| Longitude | 151.81142 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 85.5 km² |
| Elevation | 138 m |
| Postcode | 4671 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 293 km north-northwest |
Nearum is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 85.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 138 m above sea level. It lies approximately 293 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Nearum is located at 25.0672°S, 151.8114°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.
Nearum rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of Queensland's coastal plain, a place where the rich, ochre-coloured earth meets the humid embrace of the subtropics. It lies 102.3 km west-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 300°T), and is situated 17.4 km south-west of Gin Gin. The terrain here is a subtle study in gradients, rising from the alluvial flats towards a low, undulating hinterland dotted with stands of eucalypts and the occasional hardy acacia. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a mingling of damp soil and the distant scent of ripening sugarcane, a perfume that seems to cling to the very light as it softens, casting long, tender shadows across the fields. The distant murmur of traffic is a low hum, a constant reminder of the human presence that has learned to live in concert with this generous, yet sometimes demanding, land.
The story of Nearum is intrinsically tied to the cultivation of the earth, a legacy rooted in the fertile soils that have sustained agriculture for generations. Its economy has long been anchored by the sugar industry, the towering green stalks a familiar sight stretching towards the horizon, their rhythmic growth a testament to the region's climate and the diligent hands that tend them. Beyond the cane fields, grazing properties also contribute to the local character, with cattle often visible as dark, slow-moving specks against the verdant pastures. This agricultural foundation has fostered a close-knit community, where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a quiet resilience woven into the fabric of daily existence for the people of Nearum.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nearum, 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 Nearum, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Nearum 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 Nearum 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. |