Wuruma Dam, 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 Wuruma Dam, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wuruma Dam |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | North Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.14431 |
| Longitude | 150.99404 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 354.5 km² |
| Elevation | 244 m |
| Postcode | 4627 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 328 km northwest |
Wuruma Dam is a locality in the North Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 354.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 244 m above sea level. It lies approximately 328 km northwest of Brisbane. Wuruma Dam is located at 25.1443°S, 150.9940°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4627. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wuruma Dam lies cradled within the rolling, sun-baked country of Queensland's North Burnett, a vast expanse of land where the ochre earth meets a sky that often stretches to an impossible blue. It lies 176.0 km west-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 284°T), and is situated 25.7 km north-north-west of Eidsvold. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, of pale grasses that whisper in the breeze and scattered eucalyptus trees casting long, cool shadows. The air, especially as the day begins to wane, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of sun-warmed bushland, a subtle sweetness that speaks of the land’s enduring resilience. The dam itself, a broad sheet of shimmering water, offers a stark and beautiful contrast to the surrounding arid terrain, a liquid jewel reflecting the ever-changing hues of the heavens.
This expansive reservoir, a significant water source for the region, plays a vital role in the local economy, primarily supporting agriculture and grazing. The fertile lands downstream, nourished by its waters, are known for their cattle studs and citrus orchards, their prosperity intrinsically linked to the dam's steady supply. Wuruma Dam’s history is one of harnessing nature’s bounty, a testament to the foresight of those who understood the land's potential and the critical need for water management in this often-thirsty country. While not a hub of bustling activity, the rhythm of life around Wuruma Dam is one of quiet purpose, dictated by the seasons and the gentle hum of rural enterprise, a place where the vastness of the landscape fosters a sense of enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wuruma Dam, 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 Wuruma Dam, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wuruma Dam includes the postcode (4627), telephone area code (07), and local government area (North Burnett Regional), 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 Wuruma Dam 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. |