Barney Point, 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 Barney Point, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Barney Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.84544 |
| Longitude | 151.2704 |
| Population | 1,112 |
| Density | 219.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4680 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 440 km north-northwest |
Barney Point is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,112. The locality covers an area of 5.1 km², giving a population density of about 219.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 440 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Barney Point is located at 23.8454°S, 151.2704°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Barney Point unfurls as a strip of coastal land, a subtle curve against the vast expanse of the ocean. It lies 93.2 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 124°T), and is situated 6.7 km east-north-east of Clinton. Low-lying and fringed with mangrove scrub, its character is shaped by the persistent whisper of the sea and the immense, often hazy, blue of the Queensland sky. The air here carries the briny tang of salt and the earthy scent of damp soil, a constant reminder of the tidal influence that defines the very edges of the landscape. Distant hills, softened by distance and a perpetual haze, form a muted backdrop to the immediate flatness, a visual counterpoint to the sharp line of the horizon.
Historically, Barney Point’s fortunes have been tied to the industrious spirit of Gladstone and its vital harbour. While not a hub of its own grand industry, it has served as a functional appendage, a place where the machinery of commerce hums. The nearby industrial complexes, a powerful presence on the broader coastline, cast a long shadow, their economic pulse resonating even here. This proximity means that while the immediate environment might suggest a quiet coastal existence, the underlying rhythm of the region is one of significant industrial output, a subtle tension between the natural flow of the tides and the relentless drive of human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barney Point, 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 Barney Point, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Barney Point includes the postcode (4680), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone 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 Barney Point 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. |