Blacks Beach, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blacks Beach Mackay, Queensland
Blacks Beach Location in Queensland
Population	4,153 (2021 census)
• Density	639/km2 (1,660/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.9 km (10 mi) N of Mackay CBD 392 km (244 mi) SE of Townsville 969 km (602 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Whitsunday Mackay
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Blacks Beach: Eimeo Dolphin Heads Coral Sea Rural View Blacks Beach Coral Sea Beaconsfield Andergrove Slade Point

Blacks Beach is a coastal suburb located in Mackay, Australia. It's one of the "northern beaches" in the Mackay Region. In 2021, about 4,153 people called Blacks Beach home. It's a popular spot for its long beach and fun water activities.

Exploring Blacks Beach

Blacks Beach is famous for having the longest beach in the Mackay area. It stretches for about 6 kilometers (almost 4 miles)! This makes it a fantastic place for all sorts of watersports. You can enjoy swimming, playing in the sand, or trying out other beach activities here.

History of Blacks Beach

The name "Blacks Beach" comes from a person named Maurice Hume Black. He started a sugar plantation and mill called "The Cedars" way back in 1871. Even after the mill closed in 1885, the plantation continued to grow sugarcane. Maurice Black, who first lived on the plantation, later moved closer to the coast, giving his name to this beautiful beach area.

Who Lives in Blacks Beach

In 2021, the population of Blacks Beach was 4,153 people. The number of people living here has grown over the years. This shows that more families and individuals are choosing to make Blacks Beach their home.

Schools Near Blacks Beach

There are no schools located directly in Blacks Beach. However, students have good options nearby. For primary school, kids usually go to Eimeo Road State School in Rural View or Andergrove State School in Andergrove. For high school, students attend Mackay Northern Beaches State High School in Rural View or Pioneer State High School in Andergrove.

Fun Things to Do in Blacks Beach

The Mackay Regional Council offers a cool service: a mobile library! It visits Blacks Beach Road every two weeks. This means you can borrow books and movies right in your neighborhood without having to travel far.

Blacks Beach also has several parks where you can play and relax. Some of these parks include:

• Blacks Beach Park (21°02′51″S 149°11′21″E / 21.0474°S 149.1891°E / -21.0474; 149.1891 (Blacks Beach Park))
• Botha Street Park (21°02′51″S 149°11′06″E / 21.0474°S 149.1849°E / -21.0474; 149.1849 (Botha Street Park))
• Carbeen Street Park (21°04′39″S 149°11′16″E / 21.0774°S 149.1879°E / -21.0774; 149.1879 (Carbeen Street Park))
• Corella Way Park (21°03′51″S 149°11′45″E / 21.0643°S 149.1957°E / -21.0643; 149.1957 (Corella Way Park))
• Emperor Drive Park (21°04′45″S 149°10′54″E / 21.0792°S 149.1817°E / -21.0792; 149.1817 (Emperor Drive Park))
• Mclaughlin Drive Park (21°02′50″S 149°11′00″E / 21.0471°S 149.1832°E / -21.0471; 149.1832 (Mclaughlin Drive Park))
• Narrabeen Street (21°03′27″S 149°11′19″E / 21.0576°S 149.1885°E / -21.0576; 149.1885 (Narrabeen Street))
• Newport Parade Park (21°03′45″S 149°10′58″E / 21.0624°S 149.1828°E / -21.0624; 149.1828 (Newport Parade Park))