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Black Snake

QLD 4600 • Queensland

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietBushlandAgricultural
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About Black Snake

Black Snake is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Gympie Region of south-east Queensland, situated in the valley country of the Wide Bay hinterland approximately 20 kilometres south of Kilkivan and around 60 kilometres north-west of Gympie. The locality covers around 71 square kilometres, with its eastern and western boundaries following mountain ridges that enclose the valley where Coppermine Creek rises and flows northward toward Wide Bay Creek and the Mary River system. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 88 residents, reflecting the locality's character as a quiet, thinly-populated farming and grazing district.

Cattle grazing is the predominant land use across Black Snake, with properties making use of the valley floor and surrounding ridgelines. The locality also has a history of mining activity, with several leases in the southern portion of the area targeting copper, silver, and gold deposits associated with the Coppermine Creek valley. Parts of the eastern locality fall within the protected areas of Oakview National Park and Oakview Conservation Park, offering bushwalking and wildlife habitat. Residents rely on Kilkivan for basic services and Gympie for more comprehensive retail, schooling, and health facilities.

Black Snake falls under postcode 4600 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4600
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.06°, 152.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.22 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4600

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4600 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,815
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$52,764

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4600; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Gympie North station then approx. 2 hr 30 min to Brisbane Roma Street via North Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Wide Bay Highway connects north toward Kilkivan; Gympie is the nearest major service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services or shops exist; a car is essential for all daily errands in this remote rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Black Snake. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Snake known for? +

Black Snake is known as a quiet rural locality in the Wide Bay hinterland of Queensland, with a history of cattle grazing and copper, silver, and gold mining along Coppermine Creek. Parts of the locality border Oakview National Park and Oakview Conservation Park, adding conservation and bushland interest to the area.

How far is Black Snake from Gympie? +

Black Snake is approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Gympie, making it roughly a 45–60 minute drive. The nearest small town is Kilkivan, approximately 20 kilometres to the north, which provides basic services for local residents.

Does Black Snake have public transport? +

Black Snake has no public transport services. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with the nearest train station at Gympie North approximately 60 kilometres away on the North Coast Line to Brisbane.

What is the population of Black Snake? +

At the 2021 Census, Black Snake had a population of 88 residents across approximately 33 dwellings. It is a very sparsely populated rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland.

Is Black Snake a good place to live? +

Black Snake suits those who value a remote rural lifestyle with space, privacy, and a connection to the land. The locality is well-suited to cattle farmers and those seeking acreage in the Queensland hinterland, though all services require a drive to Kilkivan or Gympie.

What is the postcode for Black Snake? +

The postcode for Black Snake, QLD is 4600, which it shares with Kilkivan and surrounding localities in the Gympie Region.

Is Black Snake a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Black Snake is part of the Gympie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.