Hawkwood, 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 Hawkwood, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Hawkwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | North Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.85478 |
| Longitude | 150.85215 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 1237.3 km² |
| Elevation | 241 m |
| Postcode | 4626 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 281 km northwest |
Hawkwood is a locality in the North Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 1237.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 241 m above sea level. It lies approximately 281 km northwest of Brisbane. Hawkwood is located at 25.8548°S, 150.8521°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4626. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hawkwood unfolds across a landscape of rolling plains that gradually ascend into low, scrub-covered hills, an undulating terrain painted in shades of ochre and faded green under the wide Queensland sky. It lies 184.4 km west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 281°T), and is situated 54.4 km west-south-west of Mundubbera. The air here carries a dry, dusty warmth, carrying the faint scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth. Sparse stands of ironbark and brigalow punctuate the paddocks, their branches skeletal against the immense blue, while closer inspection reveals the resilience of native grasses, tough and wiry, clinging to the soil. The very light seems to change in Hawkwood, softening to a honeyed glow as the afternoon wanes, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land.
The story of Hawkwood is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its origins as a sheep and cattle grazing district shaping its character. This is a place where the land dictates the pace, where the economy has historically been tethered to the fortunes of the livestock market, and where the quiet hum of agricultural machinery is the prevailing soundtrack. While large-scale operations continue, there's a subtle shift occurring, a growing interest in diversification, with some producers exploring niche markets and the potential for smaller-scale horticulture. The sense of community in Hawkwood is palpable, forged in the shared experiences of living and working on this ancient land, a place where neighbours still know each other's names and lend a hand when needed.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hawkwood, 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 Hawkwood, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hawkwood includes the postcode (4626), telephone area code (07), and local government area (North 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 Hawkwood 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. |