Newlands
QLD 4804 • Queensland
About Newlands
Newlands is a remote rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, approximately 190 kilometres west of Mackay in the heart of the Bowen Basin coal-mining district. With a population of just 99 at the 2021 Census — predominantly male — the locality reflects its origins as a coal-mining settlement centred on the Newlands Coal Mine. Covering a vast 2,939 square kilometres of sparse bushland, Newlands is one of the largest localities in the region by area, with the postcode-level median taxable income of $52,365 reflecting the mining-driven economy.
The area is defined by its association with the Bowen Basin coal industry, with the now-closed Newlands Coal Mine having been a major employer for decades. The nearest town for services is Collinsville, which shares the 4804 postcode and provides basic shopping and community facilities. The landscape is characterised by dry eucalypt woodland and cattle grazing country, with the broader Whitsunday Region offering access to the coast and reef further east.
Newlands falls under postcode 4804 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Remote locality; car essential. Collinsville is the nearest town (approx. 28 km). Access via Bowen Developmental Road.
No shops, services, or footpaths — a car is essential for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Walker Street
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Devlin Street
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25 Blake Street
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Eleventh Avenue