Blacks Beach, 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 Blacks Beach, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Blacks Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.0639 |
| Longitude | 149.18608 |
| Population | 3,765 |
| Density | 578.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 812 km north-northwest |
Blacks Beach is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,765. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 578.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 812 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Blacks Beach is located at 21.0639°S, 149.1861°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Blacks Beach unfolds as a sun-kissed expanse where the vibrant green of coastal scrub meets the boundless blue of the Coral Sea. It lies 8.8 km north of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 0°T), and is situated 3.2 km north of Andergrove. The sand, a pale, fine grain, stretches in a gentle curve, often softened by the whisper of seafoam as the tide retreats, leaving behind the intricate tracery of tiny shells and the dark, polished stones smoothed by countless waves. Behind the dunes, the land rises subtly, a tapestry of hardy grasses and the occasional wind-sculpted pandanus, their spiky fronds catching the light. The air here carries the distinctive tang of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the stillness of late afternoon can be profound, broken only by the cry of a distant seabird or the rustle of a lizard through the dry undergrowth.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of quiet sustenance, its history intertwined with the bounty of the surrounding waters and the fertile lands that lie inland. For generations, the ebb and flow of the ocean have dictated the rhythms of life for those who call Blacks Beach home, with fishing boats often dotting the horizon, a testament to the enduring local economy. Further inland, sugarcane farms, their emerald fields shimmering under the tropical sun, contribute to the region's agricultural output. While not a place of grand monuments, Blacks Beach possesses a distinct character, a blend of the wild, untamed coastline and the steady, practical industries that have shaped its identity, offering a sense of timelessness to the passing traveller.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blacks Beach, 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 Blacks Beach, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Blacks Beach includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Blacks Beach 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. |