Calamvale, 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 Calamvale, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Calamvale |
| 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 | -27.62178 |
| Longitude | 153.0467 |
| Population | 16,927 |
| Density | 2545.4 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 4116 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 17 km south |
Calamvale is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 16,927. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 2545.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km south of Brisbane. Calamvale is located at 27.6218°S, 153.0467°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4116.
Calamvale spreads across Brisbane’s southern fringe, a mosaic of suburban sprawl and pockets of surprisingly resilient bushland. It lies 8.0 km east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 91°T), and is situated 3.2 km south-south-west of Sunnybank Hills. The land here is a subtle, rolling terrain, not dramatic, but possessing a quiet persistence. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery ribbons, stand sentinel over manicured lawns, their scent mingling with the distant hum of traffic and the occasional squawk of a kookaburra. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain warmth, a gentle exhalation from the earth and the asphalt, softened by the encroaching shadows that begin to lengthen across the wide, sun-drenched streets. Even in the developed areas, the light finds ways to be tender, catching the edges of rooftops and the leaves of introduced palms with a soft, golden hue.
Historically, Calamvale's story is one of gradual settlement and transformation, moving from agricultural roots to its present-day suburban character. Early land grants and farming ventures shaped the original landscape, with evidence of that past sometimes still glimpsed in the remnants of old fences or the proud, gnarled branches of fruit trees that have outlasted their orchards. The local economy, like much of Brisbane’s outer south, is now largely driven by retail, services, and the daily commute of its residents to the city centre. This has fostered a particular pace of life, a blend of neighbourhood familiarity and outward-looking connectivity, where the rhythm of school runs and weekend shopping trips forms the backdrop to everyday existence. The presence of established parks and green corridors, however, offers a constant, understated reminder of the land’s earlier life, providing vital spaces where the urban pulse can momentarily soften.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calamvale, 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 Calamvale, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Calamvale includes the postcode (4116), 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 Calamvale 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. |