Birkdale, 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 Birkdale, in the Redland City local government area.
| Locality | Birkdale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Redland City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.49649 |
| Longitude | 153.208 |
| Population | 14,182 |
| Density | 1177.9 /km² |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4159 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 18 km east |
Birkdale is a locality in the Redland City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 14,182. The locality covers an area of 12.0 km², giving a population density of about 1177.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km east of Brisbane. Birkdale is located at 27.4965°S, 153.2080°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4159.
Birkdale unfolds across a gentle coastal plain, a landscape where the rich, dark soil, often damp from the generous Queensland humidity, supports a verdant spread of suburban gardens and remnants of bushland. It lies 18.2 km east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.1 km north-north-east of Capalaba. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, mingling with the distant tang of the bay, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the coast. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a soft, golden hue across the manicured lawns and the sturdy Queenslander houses, many with their verandas open to catch the breeze, lending a quiet character to the streets. The terrain is mostly flat, with shallow, meandering drainage lines that feed into the larger waterways towards the bay, a topography that has shaped its development and its connection to the water.
The history of Birkdale is closely tied to the agricultural pursuits that once dominated this stretch of the Redlands coast. For generations, market gardens and orchards thrived here, their produce destined for the bustling markets of Brisbane, a legacy still hinted at in the occasional stubborn mango tree or patch of overgrown citrus found on older properties. This agricultural past has imbued Birkdale with a grounded, hardworking spirit, a steady pace of life that continues to define its local economy, which now also encompasses a growing service sector supporting the expanding residential population. While large-scale industry is absent, a strong sense of local pride exists, fostered by community events and the shared understanding of life lived close to the natural environment, a quiet rhythm that resonates through the neighbourhood.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Birkdale, 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 Birkdale, in the Redland City local government area.
Detailed location data for Birkdale includes the postcode (4159), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Redland 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 Birkdale 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. |