Calvert, 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 Calvert, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Calvert |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.66827 |
| Longitude | 152.51714 |
| Population | 311 |
| Density | 7.0 /km² |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 4340 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 55 km west-southwest |
Calvert is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 311. The locality covers an area of 44.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Calvert is located at 27.6683°S, 152.5171°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Calvert unfolds across a landscape where soft, rolling hills meet the broad, fertile plains. It lies 44.5 km west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 263°T), and is situated 10.7 km east-south-east of Laidley. The earth here, a rich ochre, seems to hold the warmth of the sun long after dusk, lending a gentle glow to the scattered eucalyptus and wattles that punctuate the scenery. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a quiet invitation to breathe deep and observe the subtle shifts in colour as the day awakens. The character of Calvert is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a steady, unhurried grace.
Historically, Calvert's story is entwined with the bounty of the land, its economy once anchored in the cultivation of crops that thrived in the generous Queensland climate. Though agricultural pursuits remain, the economic tapestry has broadened, reflecting a modern Australia that balances tradition with evolving opportunities. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the weathered farm sheds and the enduring spirit of the families who have worked this soil for generations. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a gentle undercurrent in the present, shaping the unique identity of Calvert.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calvert, 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 Calvert, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Calvert includes the postcode (4340), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Calvert 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. |