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| Locality | Byfield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -22.8881 |
| Longitude | 150.65632 |
| Population | 310 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 179.8 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 4703 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 562 km north-northwest |
Byfield is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 310. The locality covers an area of 179.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 562 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Byfield is located at 22.8881°S, 150.6563°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4703. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Byfield lies cradled between the coastal plains and the rugged hinterland, its landscape a gentle transition from the rich, alluvial soils of the valleys to the denser scrubs and sandstone outcrops that hint at the ancient geology beneath. It lies 56.6 km north-north-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 15°T), and is situated 28.9 km north-north-west of Yeppoon. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of rainforest, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin and softens the edges of the afternoon light, painting the surrounding vegetation in strokes of emerald and deep olive. Winding creeks, their banks fringed with ferns and the occasional ghost gum, meander through the countryside, their waters a cool, clear promise in the heat. The character of Byfield is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life for those who call it home.
The history of Byfield is intimately tied to the fertile lands that have sustained it, a legacy born from the rich volcanic soils that drew early settlers seeking agricultural prosperity. For decades, pineapple plantations and cattle grazing formed the backbone of the local economy, their colourful produce and robust livestock finding their way to distant markets. More recently, the allure of the region's natural beauty has begun to draw a different kind of visitor, drawn to the pristine beaches and the verdant rainforest parks that offer sanctuary and adventure. It is here, in the quiet hum of the hinterland, that the echoes of past industries mingle with the burgeoning promise of a future shaped by the land's enduring appeal, a distinctive character forged in the crucible of sun, soil, and the ceaseless murmur of the nearby sea.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Byfield, Queensland. 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 Byfield, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Byfield includes the postcode (4703), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone Shire), 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 Byfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |