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Overview

Blackwater is a rural town of 4,702 people (2021 Census) set in the heart of Central Queensland’s coal‑mining belt. Six open‑cut mines and one underground operation dominate the landscape, providing the main source of employment while the nearby Blackdown Tableland National Park offers easy access to outdoor recreation. The subtropical semi‑arid climate brings hot summers and mild, dry winters, with an average of 92 clear days each year, creating a comfortable backdrop for both work and leisure.

The community is supported by a range of amenities – a council‑run library, Frank Tutungi Memorial Lions Park, a Country Women’s Association hall and a Uniting Church – and three schools catering from early childhood through secondary years. Blackwater is linked by the Capricorn Highway, its own railway system and Blackwater Airport, giving residents convenient transport options and a housing mix that accommodates mining families and long‑term locals alike.