Clifton, 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 Clifton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
| Locality | Clifton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Toowoomba Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.93776 |
| Longitude | 151.9185 |
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 31.0 /km² |
| Area | 45.9 km² |
| Elevation | 439 m |
| Postcode | 4361 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 121 km west-southwest |
Clifton is a locality in the Toowoomba Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,420. The locality covers an area of 45.9 km², giving a population density of about 31.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 439 m above sea level. It lies approximately 121 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Clifton is located at 27.9378°S, 151.9185°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4361. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clifton rests upon the Darling Downs, a land of broad, fertile plains that roll gently towards the horizon. It lies 42.2 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 184°T), and is situated 11.1 km north-west of Allora. The sky here feels immense, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and whites, and when the sun dips low, it bleeds a fierce, lingering colour across the western edge of the world, painting the scattered homesteads and the dark green of the scattered trees in hues of amber and rose. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the faintest whisper of distant eucalypts. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold a quiet promise, a patient strength that has sustained life here for generations.
The story of Clifton is bound to the rich agricultural heritage of the Darling Downs, a breadbasket for Queensland. For many years, the land was dominated by wheat and barley, the golden waves of grain a familiar sight stretching as far as the eye could see, and the silhouettes of silos standing sentinel against the sky. The railway line, a vital artery in its early days, brought prosperity and connection, facilitating the movement of produce and people. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the character of Clifton has evolved, with a growing appreciation for its peaceful atmosphere and the slower pace of life it offers to those who call it home. The heritage buildings in the centre of Clifton, their verandahs weathered by sun and time, hint at a past where the town was a bustling hub for surrounding farms, a place where commerce and community intertwined.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton, 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 Clifton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Clifton includes the postcode (4361), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Toowoomba Regional), 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 Clifton 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. |