Walkervale, 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 Walkervale, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Walkervale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.88258 |
| Longitude | 152.35874 |
| Population | 2,925 |
| Density | 1700.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 295 km north-northwest |
Walkervale is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,925. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 1700.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 295 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Walkervale is located at 24.8826°S, 152.3587°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Walkervale lies on the coastal plain, a stretch of country where the land, mostly flat, begins to hint at the proximity of the sea, though the blue horizon is not yet visible. It lies 79.0 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-south-west of Bargara. Here, the earth is a rich, dark loam, often softened by a pervasive humidity that clings to the air like a fine mist, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The character of Walkervale is one of quiet industry, of fields waiting for the season's turn, and of a landscape shaped by both human endeavour and the generous, sometimes relentless, Queensland sun. The air itself carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit, a subtle perfume mingling with the less distinct, ever-present tang of the nearby ocean.
The story of Walkervale is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a land that has long sustained sugar cane plantations, their green stalks a vibrant presence against the paler hues of other crops. This fertile ground, a gift from the ancient volcanic soils of the hinterland, has been the engine of Walkervale's economy for generations, supporting a network of growers and processors. The legacy of this agricultural focus is evident in the very rhythm of life here, a pace dictated by the planting and harvesting cycles, and by the shared understanding of the land's capacity. While the sugar industry has faced its challenges, it remains a significant thread in the fabric of Walkervale, alongside other horticultural pursuits that contribute to the area's distinctive character, creating a landscape that is both productive and possesses a subtle, enduring beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walkervale, 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 Walkervale, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Walkervale includes the postcode (4670), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Walkervale 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. |