Explore Shirbourne, Queensland, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Shirbourne, QLD map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Locality | Shirbourne |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.56443 |
| Longitude | 147.06293 |
| Population | 73 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 34.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4809 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1068 km northwest |
Shirbourne is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 73. The locality covers an area of 34.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1068 km northwest of Brisbane. Shirbourne is located at 19.5644°S, 147.0629°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4809. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Shirbourne, a scattering of buildings against the vast Queensland sky, breathes with the dry, dusty character of the inland plains. It lies 42.7 km south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 143°T), and is situated 21.8 km south-east of Alligator Creek. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a canvas of ochre and pale gold stretching towards a horizon that seems perpetually on the edge of shimmering heat. Sparse, resilient eucalyptus trees, their grey-green foliage whispering secrets to the wind, punctuate the landscape like ancient sentinels, their rough bark a testament to countless seasons. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low drone of a passing ute, a sound that seems to echo the quiet persistence of life in this sun-drenched country.
The history of Shirbourne is intrinsically linked to the pastoral fortunes of the region, with sheep grazing forming the backbone of its economy for generations. This is a place where the land dictates the pace of life, where the rhythm of drought and flood shapes the fortunes of those who call it home. While not a hub of grand monuments, Shirbourne possesses a quiet dignity, a character forged in the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of the land. The local store, a vital artery of the community, often serves as the de facto meeting place, its verandah a stage for the everyday dramas and triumphs of Shirbourne.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shirbourne, Queensland. 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 Shirbourne, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Shirbourne includes the postcode (4809), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), 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 Shirbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |