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Blackwater
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Blackwater is a modest regional town in Central Queensland, widely known as the 'Coal Capital of Queensland' due to its significant mining industry. The community is tight-knit, with a strong local spirit and close proximity to the beautiful Blackdown Tableland National Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
4,702
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-23.58°, 148.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,080
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
0.8°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
626 mm
Internet Speed
34 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
39
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BLT
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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