Atkinsons 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 Atkinsons Dam, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
| Locality | Atkinsons Dam |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Somerset Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.4137 |
| Longitude | 152.42605 |
| Population | 208 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 26.7 km² |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Postcode | 4311 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 59 km west |
Atkinsons Dam is a locality in the Somerset Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 208. The locality covers an area of 26.7 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 76 m above sea level. It lies approximately 59 km west of Brisbane. Atkinsons Dam is located at 27.4137°S, 152.4261°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Atkinsons Dam lies cradled by rolling hills, a landscape painted in the muted greens of grazing land and the ochre of dry earth, with stands of gum trees like stoic sentinels against the vast Australian sky. It lies 49.6 km east-north-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 71°T), and is situated 12.7 km north of Regency Downs. The air here carries the dry, sun-baked scent of eucalyptus, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild grasses after a rare shower. The dam itself, a shimmering expanse of blue, reflects the ever-changing canvas of clouds, a placid heart in a land that breathes with a slow, steady pulse. Around its edges, scrubby vegetation clings to the slopes, testament to the resilience of life in this semi-arid embrace, and the occasional glint of mica in the exposed rock faces catches the sunlight like scattered jewels.
The character of Atkinsons Dam is woven from the sturdy threads of its agricultural past, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the tempo of life, not the clamour of industry. For generations, this land has supported cattle grazing, the broad paddocks stretching out under the wide heavens, and the faint, almost ghostly scent of woodsmoke sometimes drifts on the evening breeze, a reminder of homesteads past and present. While the dam itself is a relatively modern addition, a vital reservoir for the surrounding district, its presence has subtly reshaped the local economy, supporting irrigation for smaller-scale farming ventures and offering a peaceful haven for those seeking respite from the demands of busier centres. The spirit of Atkinsons Dam is one of quiet perseverance, a community shaped by the land's enduring generosity and its occasional, formidable challenges, a place where the simple act of watching the sunset over the water can feel like a profound communion.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Atkinsons 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 Atkinsons Dam, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Atkinsons Dam includes the postcode (4311), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Somerset 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 Atkinsons 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. |