Lawgi Dawes, 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 Lawgi Dawes, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lawgi Dawes |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.59438 |
| Longitude | 150.73649 |
| Population | 147 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 571.6 km² |
| Elevation | 338 m |
| Postcode | 4716 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 393 km northwest |
Lawgi Dawes is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 147. The locality covers an area of 571.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 338 m above sea level. It lies approximately 393 km northwest of Brisbane. Lawgi Dawes is located at 24.5944°S, 150.7365°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4716. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lawgi Dawes rests in a pocket of Queensland where the land begins its gentle surrender to the broader plains, a place marked by the rich, ochre hues of its soil under a sky that often burns a brilliant, unbroken blue. It lies 137.1 km south of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 170°T), and is situated 18.7 km east of Thangool. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where low hills roll like sleeping beasts and dry creek beds, etched with the memory of infrequent but potent rains, snake through the landscape. Scrubby eucalyptus, their silvery leaves rustling with a dry whisper, dot the paddocks, interspersed with the darker, more robust forms of acacia. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dusty sweetness, a scent that clings to the skin and speaks of sun-baked earth and tenacious growth.
The story of Lawgi Dawes is intrinsically tied to the earth it sits upon, a history shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the enduring spirit of those who coaxed a living from this country. For generations, grazing cattle have been the heartbeat of the local economy, their presence a constant hum across the undulating pastures. While not a prominent centre for mining, the region has seen sporadic interest, a reminder of the mineral wealth that lies hidden beneath the surface, waiting for a different season. The legacy of early settlers, who carved out homesteads and established a way of life in this often-challenging environment, is palpable in the quiet stoicism of the people and the enduring character of the buildings that stand as silent witnesses to their endeavours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lawgi Dawes, 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 Lawgi Dawes, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lawgi Dawes includes the postcode (4716), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana 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 Lawgi Dawes 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. |