Booval, 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 Booval, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Booval |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.61401 |
| Longitude | 152.79234 |
| Population | 2,586 |
| Density | 1521.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 4304 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 28 km southwest |
Booval is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,586. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 1521.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km southwest of Brisbane. Booval is located at 27.6140°S, 152.7923°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4304.
Booval unfolds across a gentle incline, the land exhaling a warmth that clings to the air even as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. It lies 17.1 km west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 272°T), and is situated 7.3 km north-west of Redbank Plains. The streets here are a mosaic of brick homes and established trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on well-trodden pavements. Beyond the suburban sprawl, the landscape softens into a mosaic of green, punctuated by the darker, more substantial forms of gum trees that hint at the wilder country beyond. A subtle, earthy scent, a blend of drying grass and distant eucalypt, often drifts on the breeze, a constant reminder of the semi-tropical embrace of this Queensland locality.
The story of Booval is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse that once defined this region, its early prosperity built on the rich soils that supported sugarcane and dairy. Remnants of that past linger in the quiet dignity of older homesteads and the enduring presence of the railway line, a vital artery that carried the fruits of labour to market. Today, Booval's economy has diversified, though the echoes of its farming heritage can still be felt in the local markets and the deep-rooted sense of community that persists. The Bremer River, a constant, murmuring presence nearby, has shaped the land and the lives of those who have called Booval home, its waters reflecting the changing sky and the steady march of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Booval, 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 Booval, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Booval includes the postcode (4304), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich 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 Booval 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. |