Battery Hill, 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 Battery Hill, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Battery Hill |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.77898 |
| Longitude | 153.12988 |
| Population | 2,546 |
| Density | 2767.4 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 78 km north |
Battery Hill is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,546. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 2767.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 78 km north of Brisbane. Battery Hill is located at 26.7790°S, 153.1299°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Battery Hill rises gently from the coastal plain, its slopes a patchwork of suburban rooftops and verdant bushland that tumbles towards the shimmering waters of the neighbouring bay. It lies 2.1 km north of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 7°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-south-east of Buderim. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a subtle balm that softens the edges of the landscape, where eucalypts stand sentinel against the vast, often impossibly blue Queensland sky. Low-lying scrub and hardy native grasses cling to the drier pockets of the incline, their muted greens a contrast to the vibrant bursts of colour from flowering shrubs that punctuate the residential streets. As dusk approaches, the western sky often ignites in a spectacular display of fiery oranges and soft lavenders, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch across the land.
The story of Battery Hill is intrinsically linked to its strategic position, a history that echoes in its name and the enduring sense of maritime importance. While its modern economy thrives on tourism and the services that support a growing coastal population, remnants of earlier industries, perhaps fishing or market gardening that once sustained the burgeoning settlements, can still be sensed in the quiet, established neighbourhoods. The proximity to the bustling Sunshine Coast heartland ensures a lively, yet not overwhelming, pace of life, where weekends often revolve around the beach and the simple pleasures of an outdoor lifestyle. The distinctive character of Battery Hill is its ability to blend the convenience of urban living with the accessible wildness of the coast, a place where the scent of jasmine mingles with the tang of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Battery Hill, 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 Battery Hill, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Battery Hill includes the postcode (4551), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), 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 Battery Hill 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. |