Blackwater, 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 Blackwater, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Blackwater |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.47376 |
| Longitude | 148.78527 |
| Population | 6,089 |
| Density | 9.3 /km² |
| Area | 657.2 km² |
| Elevation | 184 m |
| Postcode | 4717 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 615 km northwest |
Blackwater is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,089. The locality covers an area of 657.2 km², giving a population density of about 9.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 184 m above sea level. It lies approximately 615 km northwest of Brisbane. Blackwater is located at 23.4738°S, 148.7853°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Blackwater sits on a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the land stretches out with a quiet, enduring patience. It lies 176.3 km west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 266°T), and is situated 26.7 km west of Bluff. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast canvas painted in muted ochres and dusty greens under a sky that often holds an almost impossibly deep blue. Low, scrubby eucalypts and hardy acacia trees dot the landscape, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the prevailing breeze, a sound that seems to carry the very essence of this inland country. The air itself has a particular texture, warm and carrying the faint, earthy scent of dry grass and distant, sun-baked soil. At dusk, the light transforms the scene, casting long, soft shadows that blur the edges of the world and imbue the open spaces with a profound, almost spiritual stillness.
The history of Blackwater is intrinsically tied to the rich seams of coal that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that has shaped its character and driven its economy for generations. This is a place where the hum of mining operations is a constant, underlying rhythm, a testament to the enduring importance of resource extraction in the region. The town itself grew from a humble railway stop into a vital hub, serving the needs of the miners and the wider pastoral industry that historically dominated the surrounding country. While the present day sees a strong focus on coal, the echoes of sheep stations and cattle grazing can still be felt, a reminder of the diverse economic tapestry that has defined Blackwater. The spirit of resilience, born from the demanding nature of both the land and its industries, is a palpable characteristic of the people who call Blackwater home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackwater, 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 Blackwater, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackwater includes the postcode (4717), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands 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 Blackwater 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. |