Benaraby, 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 Benaraby, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Benaraby |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.04915 |
| Longitude | 151.3125 |
| Population | 1,309 |
| Density | 12.4 /km² |
| Area | 105.8 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4680 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 417 km north-northwest |
Benaraby is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,309. The locality covers an area of 105.8 km², giving a population density of about 12.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 417 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Benaraby is located at 24.0492°S, 151.3125°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.
Benaraby sprawls across the Queensland landscape, a place where the sun-baked earth meets the whisper of distant waterways. It lies 110.5 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.5 km south-west of Tannum Sands. The terrain here rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, dotted with hardy scrub and the occasional stand of ironbark, their rough bark a testament to the dry spells. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a fine dust, a soft ochre haze that softens the edges of the world and paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose as the day draws to a close. Life in Benaraby moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a quiet persistence that feels as old as the eucalyptus trees themselves.
The history of Benaraby is intertwined with the pastoral leases that once stretched across this country, and the echoes of that era linger in the broad horizons and the sturdy homesteads. Today, the local economy draws strength from a mix of agricultural enterprises, with cattle grazing forming a significant part of its character, the lowing of stock a familiar sound on the breeze. Travellers passing through might notice the small, functional centre of Benaraby, a place that provides essential services to the scattered farming communities and the growing number of families drawn to its tranquil setting. The nearby Boyne River, a lifeblood for the region, offers opportunities for recreation and contemplation, its cool waters a welcome contrast to the warm Queensland climate, hinting at the enduring connection between the people and the natural world of Benaraby.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benaraby, 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 Benaraby, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Benaraby 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 Benaraby 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. |