Reids Creek, 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 Reids Creek, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Reids Creek |
| 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 | -25.52542 |
| Longitude | 151.55059 |
| Population | 46 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 99.5 km² |
| Elevation | 116 m |
| Postcode | 4625 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 261 km northwest |
Reids Creek is a locality in the North Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 46. The locality covers an area of 99.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 116 m above sea level. It lies approximately 261 km northwest of Brisbane. Reids Creek is located at 25.5254°S, 151.5506°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4625. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Reids Creek lies cradled by a landscape that speaks of patient geological artistry, where rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, meet the more assertive contours of country that has borne the brunt of both sun and infrequent rain. It lies 114.7 km west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 270°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-west of Gayndah. The earth here is a palette of ochre and muted greens, punctuated by the stark silhouette of eucalyptus and the occasional burst of scrubby wattle. Even under the high, unwavering Queensland sun, there's a certain stillness to the air, a quiet hum of insect life and the distant bleating of sheep that forms the soundtrack to this enduring country. As dusk approaches, the sky often bleeds into a remarkable spectrum of bruised purples and fiery oranges, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a fleeting, almost theatrical drama to the otherwise understated terrain.
The economic heart of Reids Creek has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, with grazing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its sustenance. Merino sheep, their fleeces a promise of woollen warmth, are a familiar sight, their steady presence a testament to generations of careful husbandry. While not a hub of heavy industry, the surrounding country has, at times, yielded its mineral treasures, whispers of past prospecting and small-scale mining adding layers to the locality's narrative. The sense of community in Reids Creek is palpable, a quiet understanding forged by shared challenges and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home, a spirit evident in the simple, functional architecture of its homesteads and the unpretentious demeanour of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reids Creek, 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 Reids Creek, in the North Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Reids Creek includes the postcode (4625), 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 Reids Creek 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. |