Wulguru, 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 Wulguru, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Wulguru |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.32757 |
| Longitude | 146.8174 |
| Population | 4,620 |
| Density | 1566.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 4811 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1104 km northwest |
Wulguru is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,620. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1566.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1104 km northwest of Brisbane. Wulguru is located at 19.3276°S, 146.8174°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4811. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wulguru rises from the coastal plain, a suburb shaped by the undulating foothills of Mount Louisa and the broad, open skies of North Queensland. It lies 7.6 km south of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 178°T), and is situated 10.9 km east-south-east of Kirwan. Here, the air itself carries a humid sweetness, a blend of salt spray from the distant harbour and the earthy scent of damp soil after a sudden tropical shower. The landscape is a gentle swell of green, where manicured lawns give way to the wilder, more resilient scrub of the lower slopes, dotted with the hardy colours of bougainvillea and hibiscus. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the rooftops and gardens with a liquid gold intensity, softening the edges of the houses and casting long, languid shadows that stretch towards the horizon.
The story of Wulguru is interwoven with the development of Townsville itself, a place whose economy has historically been tied to the port and the resources of the surrounding region. Its growth reflects the post-war expansion of the city, with many of its streets laid out to accommodate a burgeoning population seeking a foothold close to the amenities and opportunities of the urban centre. While not a farming district in the traditional sense, the fertile soils here have always supported vibrant home gardens, a quiet testament to the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. The nearby Ross River, a vital artery for the wider area, occasionally spills its banks, a reminder of nature's power that shapes the local character and dictates the rhythm of life in this sun-drenched corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wulguru, 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 Wulguru, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wulguru includes the postcode (4811), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), 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 Wulguru 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. |