Tambo, 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 Tambo, in the Blackall Tambo Regional local government area.
| Locality | Tambo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Blackall Tambo Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.90711 |
| Longitude | 146.33126 |
| Population | 391 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 616.2 km² |
| Elevation | 400 m |
| Postcode | 4478 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 726 km west-northwest |
Tambo is a locality in the Blackall Tambo Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 391. The locality covers an area of 616.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 400 m above sea level. It lies approximately 726 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Tambo is located at 24.9071°S, 146.3313°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4478. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Tambo rests on the gentle plains of Central Queensland, where the earth, a rich ochre under the vast, cerulean sky, rolls out in broad, sun-kissed expanses. It lies 456.8 km west-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 247°T), and is situated 107.1 km east-south-east of Blackall. The landscape here is one of subtle undulations, punctuated by hardy, grey-green mulga and scattered stands of eucalypts, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the persistent breeze. The air itself carries a fine, almost imperceptible dust, a constant reminder of the land's enduring character, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the plains in hues of amber and rose. The feeling is one of immense, quiet space, where the horizon stretches endlessly, a promise of distance and the slow, deliberate unfolding of time.
The history of Tambo is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, its origins lying in the expansion of sheep grazing across these very plains. For generations, the land has yielded its wool, a foundation upon which the local economy was built, and it continues to be a vital thread in the fabric of Tambo. The Barcoo River, though often a shy ribbon of water in this dry climate, has historically played a crucial role, its presence shaping settlement and agriculture. Today, Tambo retains a strong connection to its pioneering past, evident in the weathered architecture and the unhurried pace of life, a place where the legacy of the bush remains a palpable presence, influencing the character and resilience of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tambo, 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 Tambo, in the Blackall Tambo Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Tambo includes the postcode (4478), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Blackall Tambo Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Tambo 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. |