Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | Windermere |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.86014 |
| Longitude | 152.43193 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 13.5 /km² |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 4670 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 296 km north-northwest |
Windermere is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 162. The locality covers an area of 12.0 km², giving a population density of about 13.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 296 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Windermere is located at 24.8601°S, 152.4319°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.
Windermere breathes the humid air of Queensland’s coast, a place where the land gently slopes towards the expansive ocean, a subtle shift in contour that hints at the proximity of the sea. It lies 78.5 km north-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 340°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-west of Bargara. The terrain here is a tapestry of rich, dark soil, yielding a verdant carpet of sugar cane that stretches towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of ghost gum and acacia that stand sentinel against the wide, pale sky. The afternoon sun, when it begins its slow descent, casts a warm, honeyed light across the fields, softening the sharp edges of the landscape and imbuing the air with a languid, almost palpable stillness. The scent of ripening cane, sweet and earthy, mingles with the fainter, salty tang carried on the breeze from the distant coastline, a constant reminder of the sea’s powerful influence.
The history of Windermere is deeply entwined with the sugar industry, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and character. For generations, the rich alluvial plains have been cultivated by families who have worked this land, their lives and livelihoods bound to the rhythm of planting, growing, and harvesting. This enduring connection to the soil is reflected in the quiet diligence of the people, a practical resilience forged by the demanding nature of agricultural life. While the sugar mills are the beating heart of the local economy, neighbouring properties have diversified, with some embracing horticulture, adding splashes of vibrant colour to the predominantly green landscape. The proximity to the coast also brings a steady stream of visitors, drawn to the region's natural beauty and the promise of sun-drenched days, adding a gentle hum of tourism to the established agricultural pulse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Windermere 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 Windermere 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. |