Black Snake is a locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Black Snake had a population of 75 people.[1]

Black Snake Queensland
Black Snake
Coordinates	26.1858°S 152.2761°E / -26.1858; 152.2761
Population	75 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	1.053/km2 (2.728/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4600
Area	71.2 km2 (27.5 sq mi)
Location	23 km (14 mi) S of Kilkivan 72 km (45 mi) W of Gympie 238 km (148 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Black Snake: Cinnabar Kilkivan Kilkivan Cinnabar Black Snake Oakview Cinnabar Wrattens Forest Widgee

Geography

The eastern and western boundaries of the locality follow mountain ridges. Most of the developed land is in the valley between them where Coppermine Creek rises and flows north, eventually becoming a tributary of Wide Bay Creek and ultimately the Mary River. The predominant land use is cattle grazing.[3]

Some of the eastern parts of the locality are within the protected areas of Oakview National Park and Oakview Conservation Park.[3]

History

To mark World Environment Day on 5 June 2009, Queensland Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Kate Jones, announced the establishment of the Oakview National Park, consisting of 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) which was formerly part of Oakview State Forest.[4]

Education

There are no schools in Black Snake. The nearest primary school is in Kilkivan and the nearest secondary school is in Gympie.[3]

References

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