Wura, 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 Wura, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wura |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.7906 |
| Longitude | 150.32913 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 25.2 km² |
| Elevation | 208 m |
| Postcode | 4714 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 490 km northwest |
Wura is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 25.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 208 m above sea level. It lies approximately 490 km northwest of Brisbane. Wura is located at 23.7906°S, 150.3291°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wura rests in the embrace of a land where the ancient, sun-baked earth gives way to scrub and hardy grasses, a gentle incline that hints at the broader topography of the region. It lies 49.3 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 202°T), and is situated 18.3 km south-south-west of Mount Morgan. The air here often carries a dry, warm breath, carrying the scent of eucalyptus and something else, something mineral and deep, from the surrounding hills. Low, rounded outcrops of weathered rock punctuate the landscape, their surfaces softened by the persistent caress of wind and sun, offering a stark contrast to the more verdant patches that cling to the ephemeral watercourses after rain. A scattering of hardy acacias and bottlebrushes, their colours muted by the dust, stand as sentinels against the vast, pale sky.
The character of Wura is inextricably linked to the rhythms of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this locality has been a place where the earth’s bounty is coaxed forth, primarily through grazing and the careful cultivation of crops that can withstand the capricious Queensland climate. The legacy of those who first worked this soil is etched into the very way of life here, a quiet resilience evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the practical, unpretentious nature of the community. While modern conveniences have found their way to Wura, a palpable connection to its pastoral roots remains, a subtle undercurrent that shapes the pace of everyday existence and lends a distinct flavour to the local character, a place where the horizon seems to stretch on forever, inviting contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wura, 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 Wura, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wura includes the postcode (4714), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton 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 Wura 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. |