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Blackbutt

QLD 4306 • Queensland

799
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Blackbutt

Blackbutt is a small rural township in South East Queensland, located in the Somerset Region about 90 km north-west of Brisbane. Situated in the D'Aguilar Range foothills at around 390 metres elevation, the town serves as a service centre for surrounding farming and forestry communities. Blackbutt covers 7.9 km² and had a population of approximately 799 at the 2021 Census. The township is named after the blackbutt eucalyptus trees that dominate the surrounding bushland.

Blackbutt offers a quiet country lifestyle attracting residents who value space, clean air, and proximity to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The town has a small shopping strip, primary school, hotel, and community services catering to locals and passing travellers on the D'Aguilar Highway. The surrounding area is popular for bushwalking, mountain biking, and camping. Nanango, the nearest major centre, is about 30 km north, while Brisbane is accessible in under two hours by road.

Blackbutt falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.88°, 152.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.91 km²
Population Density
101 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4306

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$54,209
Median 2023–24
$66,307
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,339

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 591 — Caboolture via Kilcoy approx. 2 hr

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is Caboolture (T3 North Coast Line), requiring connecting bus (~2+ hr)
By Car (Peak)
approx. 1 hr 40 min via D'Aguilar Highway and Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport; the D'Aguilar Highway connects south to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small township with limited footpaths; car required for most trips beyond the main street

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Blackbutt.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
799
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blackbutt QLD? +

Blackbutt is a small township in the Somerset Region of Queensland, located approximately 90 km north-west of Brisbane on the D'Aguilar Highway, in the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range.

What is the population of Blackbutt QLD? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 799 residents in Blackbutt QLD.

Is there a train to Blackbutt QLD? +

There is no direct train service to Blackbutt. The nearest train station is at Caboolture, requiring a connecting bus or car journey of about 60 km. Car is the primary mode of transport.

What is Blackbutt QLD known for? +

Blackbutt is known for its surrounding bushland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, which is popular for cycling and walking. The town also serves as a service stop for travellers on the D'Aguilar Highway.

Is Blackbutt a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Blackbutt is part of the South Burnett 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.

What is the population of Blackbutt? +

Blackbutt had a population of 799 at the 2021 Census.