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| Locality | Colinton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Somerset Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.9661 |
| Longitude | 152.22105 |
| Population | 77 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 139.9 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 4314 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 97 km northwest |
Colinton is a locality in the Somerset Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 77. The locality covers an area of 139.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 97 km northwest of Brisbane. Colinton is located at 26.9661°S, 152.2210°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4314. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Colinton rests in a fold of country where the broad, sweeping plains begin to gather themselves into the gentle rise of hills. It lies 71.2 km north-north-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 22°T), and is situated 20.4 km north-west of Toogoolawah. The land here is a patchwork of ochre earth, softened by the muted greens of pastures and the darker, more steadfast hues of scattered eucalypts. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy sky, seems to pool in the hollows, illuminating the subtle undulations of the terrain and casting long, languid shadows that stretch and recede with the passing hours. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, sweet scent of warmed grass and the faintest whisper of dust, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds Colinton.
The story of Colinton is deeply entwined with the quiet persistence of agriculture, primarily cattle grazing that has shaped the character and economy of the region for generations. The land, though seemingly tranquil, has been worked and managed, its fertility coaxed from the soil by families who have established deep roots here. Evidence of this history can be found in the old fences that trace forgotten boundaries and the weathered sheds that stand as silent witnesses to seasons of toil and harvest. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Colinton, its enduring appeal lies in this connection to the land, a character that draws a steady trickle of travellers seeking a respite from the clamour of busier centres, a place where the pace of life is measured by the slow arc of the sun and the turning of the seasons.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Colinton, Queensland. 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 Colinton, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Colinton includes the postcode (4314), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Somerset Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Colinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |