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Overview Blackbutt is a rural suburb and locality in Queensland, Australia, South Burnett Region. It is located 166 km northwest of Brisbane's state capital, on the D'Aguilar Highway in the South Burnett local government area. In the 2016 census, the locality had a population of 836 people.

Living in Blackbutt Blackbutt is a picturesque locality with a lovely sense of community. Though it is not close enough to hospitals or universities, there are some shops and stores in the area. The South Burnett Regional Council operates a public library at 69 Hart Street. Also, the Blackbutt Yarraman branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall. It has a government primary school for boys and girls, and the nearest secondary schools are Nanango, Yarraman, and Kingaroy.

The suburb is known for its annual festival, the Blackbutt Avocado Festival, held in September 2016. It features avocado cooking demonstrations, farming avocados presentations, avocado tossing competitions, and some arts and crafts displays. The area's main attractions include the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail that passes through Blackbutt and the former Nukku school building. Overall, it is a great place to live with family and suitable for individuals who prefer working from home.

History of Blackbutt Blackbutt was named after Eucalyptus pilularis, also known as Blackbutt. It is a common tree of the Myrtaceae family native to south-eastern Australia and one of Australia's most used hardwoods. In 1842, the European settlement began in the area with the establishment of Taromeo Station by the Scott family. The family ceded land to found Blackbutt and its neighbouring town Benarkin. In the late 19th century, gold was discovered, and farms were established in the locality. The development took place with the timber industry. In 1896, Blackbutt Provisional School opened, and in 1906, Blackbutt Post Office opened.

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