Auchenflower, 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 Auchenflower, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Auchenflower |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.4746 |
| Longitude | 152.99495 |
| Population | 6,196 |
| Density | 4130.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 4066 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 3 km west |
Auchenflower is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,196. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 4130.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west of Brisbane. Auchenflower is located at 27.4746°S, 152.9949°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4066.
Auchenflower unfurls across a gentle slope, a verdant hemline against the Brisbane River's languid flow. It lies 3.1 km west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 261°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-north-west of Sunnybank Hills. The landscape here is a study in soft contours, where manicured gardens spill onto sidewalks and mature trees cast dappled patterns of light and shadow across quiet streets. A faint, sweet perfume, a blend of blooming jacaranda and freshly cut grass, often hangs in the humid air, particularly after a summer rain, lending a languid grace to the afternoon. The river, a broad, dark ribbon, is a constant presence, its surface reflecting the shifting colours of the sky, from the pale blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The character of Auchenflower is one of settled comfort, a place where the pace is measured, and the everyday unfolds with a quiet, almost meditative rhythm.
Historically, Auchenflower’s story is entwined with the expansion of Brisbane, evolving from rural land to a desirable residential precinct. Its development gained momentum in the early 20th century, a time when the burgeoning city sought to accommodate a growing population, and the fertile land offered ample opportunity. The local economy, while no longer dominated by primary industries, retains a connection to the land through its thriving residential markets and the presence of professional services. Notably, the area is home to significant medical institutions, contributing a distinct humming energy, a sense of purpose that underpins the otherwise tranquil residential character. The proximity to the river has always been a defining feature, shaping its early settlement and continuing to offer recreational pursuits, a quiet invitation to engage with the natural waterway that defines so much of Brisbane's geography.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Auchenflower, 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 Auchenflower, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Auchenflower includes the postcode (4066), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane 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 Auchenflower 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. |