Benarkin, 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 Benarkin, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Benarkin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.88876 |
| Longitude | 152.13534 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 13.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 431 m |
| Postcode | 4314 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 109 km northwest |
Benarkin is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 59. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 13.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 431 m above sea level. It lies approximately 109 km northwest of Brisbane. Benarkin is located at 26.8888°S, 152.1353°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4314. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Benarkin rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the eucalypt forest begins its slow, patient climb towards the Bunya Mountains. It lies 76.8 km north-north-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 14°T), and is situated 3.5 km east of Blackbutt. The air here carries the distinct, sweet tang of pine, a constant reminder of the timber industry that has long defined this pocket of Queensland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the earth, illuminating patches of dry grasses and the occasional hardy wildflower. The very soil seems to breathe a quiet resilience, a character forged by the elements and the enduring spirit of those who call Benarkin home.
This region's history is deeply entwined with the forest, particularly the exploitation of its timber resources, with pine logging forming the backbone of Benarkin's early economy. Sawmills, though fewer now, still hum with a steady industry, a legacy passed down through generations. The land around Benarkin supports a scattering of farms and grazing properties, their fences tracing neat lines across the undulating terrain, where cattle and sheep are a familiar sight. The nearby Bunya Mountains National Park offers a dramatic natural counterpoint to the managed forestry, its ancient rainforests a sanctuary for native wildlife and a drawcard for travellers seeking a taste of the wild.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benarkin, 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 Benarkin, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Benarkin includes the postcode (4314), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South 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 Benarkin 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. |