Benair, 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 Benair, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Benair |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.63463 |
| Longitude | 151.69227 |
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 56.6 km² |
| Elevation | 493 m |
| Postcode | 4610 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 161 km northwest |
Benair is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 141. The locality covers an area of 56.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 493 m above sea level. It lies approximately 161 km northwest of Brisbane. Benair is located at 26.6346°S, 151.6923°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4610. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Benair unfolds across the rolling hills of the South Burnett, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre earth and the muted greens of grazing land. It lies 106.0 km north-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 346°T), and is situated 13.5 km west-south-west of Taabinga. The air here carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, a subtle perfume of eucalyptus and wild grasses that clings to everything, from the weathered fences to the broad verandahs of the homesteads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the vast Queensland sky, has a generous quality, spilling over the terrain and illuminating the dust motes that dance in the still air, giving the very ground a subtle, luminous shimmer. The distant ridges, softened by heat haze, form a hazy blue backdrop to the immediate world of paddocks and scattered stands of native trees, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the land.
This corner of the South Burnett has long been a place of hardy endeavour, its economy deeply rooted in the soil. Generations have worked this country, their lives intertwined with the cycles of sheep and cattle, their efforts yielding sustenance and a quiet prosperity. The echoes of earlier times, of pioneering spirit and the careful husbandry of resources, can still be felt in the sturdy brickwork of the older buildings and the enduring traditions of neighbourly support. While agriculture remains the bedrock, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty and burgeoning wine industry has begun to draw new visitors, adding a fresh layer to the settled character of Benair.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benair, 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 Benair, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Benair includes the postcode (4610), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett 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 Benair 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. |