Burbank, 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 Burbank, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Burbank |
| 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 | -27.56511 |
| Longitude | 153.16181 |
| Population | 1,009 |
| Density | 33.3 /km² |
| Area | 30.3 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 4156 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 17 km southeast |
Burbank is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,009. The locality covers an area of 30.3 km², giving a population density of about 33.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km southeast of Brisbane. Burbank is located at 27.5651°S, 153.1618°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4156.
Burbank unfolds onto a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes that spill towards the Brisbane River, a broad, living artery that dictates the very pulse of the land. It lies 17.1 km south-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 128°T), and is situated 4.2 km south-west of Capalaba. Here, the Queensland sun, often a fierce presence, softens in the late afternoon, casting a warm, ochre hue across the scattered residential pockets and the remaining swathes of bushland. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of eucalypt leaf litter and the fertile soil that underpins the region. Beyond the immediate suburbs, the terrain rises subtly, offering glimpses of distant, hazy hills that frame the horizon, their forms softened by the atmospheric haze. It is a place where the built environment still feels intimately connected to the wilder edges, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped its character.
The story of Burbank is one of agricultural roots, a past deeply entwined with the fertile alluvial plains that once sustained a thriving farming community. For generations, the rich earth yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the local economy through crops and produce. While the agricultural footprint has receded, giving way to suburban growth, echoes of this heritage persist in the names of streets and the enduring sense of connection to the land. The Brisbane River, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been central, not just for irrigation, but as a pathway and a source of sustenance, a quiet witness to the changing fortunes of Burbank. Today, Burbank represents a blend of this legacy and the modern rhythm of life, a place where the past informs the present, and the quality of light at the close of day still holds a certain, understated magic.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burbank, 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 Burbank, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Burbank includes the postcode (4156), 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 Burbank 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. |