Blackbutt North, 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 Blackbutt North, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Blackbutt North |
| 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 | -26.86978 |
| Longitude | 152.11718 |
| Population | 420 |
| Density | 34.1 /km² |
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Elevation | 426 m |
| Postcode | 4314 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 112 km northwest |
Blackbutt North is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 420. The locality covers an area of 12.3 km², giving a population density of about 34.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 426 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km northwest of Brisbane. Blackbutt North is located at 26.8698°S, 152.1172°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.
Blackbutt North lies at the fringe of the South Burnett, where the land begins its gentle rise towards the hinterland ranges. It lies 78.5 km north-north-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 12°T), and is situated 13.8 km east-south-east of Yarraman. The landscape here is a mosaic of rolling country, cloaked in the emerald hues of pastures and the deeper greens of eucalypt woodlands. Creeks, often reduced to trickles in drier times but swelling with life after rain, carve languid paths through the earth, their banks fringed with wattles and native grasses that rustle with a dry whisper in the breeze. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the aromatic resins of the trees, particularly potent in the early morning light that spills over the eastern horizon, gilding the dew-kissed paddocks with a soft, diffused glow. The character of Blackbutt North is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life.
The story of Blackbutt North is intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of Queensland. For generations, cattle grazing has been a cornerstone of its economy, with broad acres dedicated to raising prime stock, their contented munching a constant, low hum across the countryside. Interspersed with these paddocks are pockets of timbered country, a reminder of the region's past logging industry, where the sturdy trunks of eucalyptus once fuelled livelihoods. While larger-scale mining is not a defining feature, the earth here holds its secrets, and the spirit of enterprise is evident in the small farms and market gardens that dot the surrounds, producing fresh fare for local consumption and beyond. The community of Blackbutt North, though modest, possesses a distinct character, a blend of the pioneering spirit and a deep connection to the natural world, fostering a sense of enduring local pride.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackbutt North, 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 Blackbutt North, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackbutt North 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 Blackbutt North 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. |