Alberton, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alberton, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Alberton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.70753 |
| Longitude | 153.26623 |
| Population | 558 |
| Density | 32.8 /km² |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 4207 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 36 km southeast |
Alberton is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 558. The locality covers an area of 17.0 km², giving a population density of about 32.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km southeast of Brisbane. Alberton is located at 27.7075°S, 153.2662°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4207.
Alberton rests on a gentle slope, where the land begins its slow surrender to the sprawling waterways that define this part of the Gold Coast. It lies 19.1 km north of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 354°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-west of Victoria Point. Here, the air carries a faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus mingled with the salt-kissed breeze that drifts inland from the coast, a subtle reminder of the proximity to the Pacific. The landscape is a tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of mature gum trees that cast long, dancing shadows as the sun moves across the sky, their rough bark a testament to the persistent Queensland sun. A sense of quiet industriousness pervades Alberton, a place where homes are often set back from the road, surrounded by gardens that spill over with bougainvillea and the vibrant colours of hibiscus, and where the distant murmur of traffic is softened by the rustle of leaves.
The history of Alberton is deeply intertwined with the rich alluvial soils of the region, a landscape that has long supported agricultural endeavours. For generations, this land was cultivated, a legacy that still colours the local economy, with a scattering of farms and market gardens contributing to the area's produce. The proximity to the coast has also meant a subtle influence from the fishing industry, a heritage that can still be felt in the local character, a blend of rural resilience and coastal pragmatism. While Alberton might not boast towering landmarks, its distinctiveness lies in this harmonious coexistence of fertile earth and the ever-present allure of the nearby sea, a quiet charm that has shaped its enduring identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alberton, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alberton, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Alberton includes the postcode (4207), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alberton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |