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| Locality | Gargett |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.15718 |
| Longitude | 148.75565 |
| Population | 250 |
| Density | 7.2 /km² |
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 4741 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 824 km north-northwest |
Gargett is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 250. The locality covers an area of 34.6 km², giving a population density of about 7.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 824 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Gargett is located at 21.1572°S, 148.7557°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4741. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gargett rests at the foot of rolling hills that spill down from the hinterland, a place where the ochre earth meets the emerald of sugarcane fields. It lies 44.6 km west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 268°T), and is situated 12.2 km west of Mirani. The air here, especially as the sun dips towards the horizon, carries a sweet, almost sticky perfume of ripening cane, mingled with the fainter, wilder scent of eucalyptus from the higher slopes. Broad, flat expanses of cultivation stretch out, patterned with the meticulous geometry of the crops, while the distant mountains, hazy and blue in the afternoon light, offer a constant, majestic backdrop. Life in Gargett unfolds at a pace that allows for the quiet observation of these changing colours and scents, a gentle rhythm dictated by the seasons and the land.
The history of Gargett is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soil that has nurtured its primary industry for generations: sugarcane. This fertile ground, once cleared and planted by early settlers, transformed the landscape into a patchwork quilt of green, providing the backbone of the local economy. While the sugar industry remains a significant presence, the proximity to the coast and the burgeoning tourism in neighbouring areas has begun to weave new threads into the fabric of Gargett, attracting travellers seeking a taste of genuine Queensland country life. The land itself, a testament to the patient work of many hands, continues to define the character of Gargett, a place where the past and present are both visible in the enduring fields and the quiet hum of the mills.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Gargett, 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 Gargett, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gargett includes the postcode (4741), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Gargett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |