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| Locality | Jackson |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.64327 |
| Longitude | 149.65078 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 89.7 km² |
| Elevation | 319 m |
| Postcode | 4426 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 346 km west-northwest |
Jackson is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 64. The locality covers an area of 89.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 319 m above sea level. It lies approximately 346 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Jackson is located at 26.6433°S, 149.6508°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4426. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Jackson breathes a quiet strength, a land where the ochre earth meets a sky of boundless blue. It lies 249.4 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 294°T), and is situated 50.7 km west of Miles. The landscape here is a study in subtle shifts, of rolling country that hints at the vastness beyond, dotted with hardy eucalypts and acacia species that stand sentinel against the sun. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint aroma of dust and the distant promise of rain. Life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun’s arc, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation of the weathered fences, the sturdy homesteads, and the broad horizons.
The story of Jackson is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the Maranoa region, a place built on the back of sheep and cattle grazing that still forms the backbone of its economy. Travellers passing through might notice the prominent grain silos, a testament to the agricultural bounty that coexists with the livestock, a colourful counterpoint to the muted tones of the land. This is a locality that has weathered economic cycles with a stoic resilience, its character shaped by generations who understood the demands and rewards of working this ancient country. The simple, functional beauty of its buildings and the quiet industry of its people speak of a pragmatic optimism, a deep-rooted connection to the land that sustains them.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Jackson, 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 Jackson, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Jackson includes the postcode (4426), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Jackson 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. |