Cowan Cowan, 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 Cowan Cowan, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Cowan Cowan |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.12583 |
| Longitude | 153.36629 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 420.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4025 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 51 km northeast |
Cowan Cowan is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 0.1 km², giving a population density of about 420.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km northeast of Brisbane. Cowan Cowan is located at 27.1258°S, 153.3663°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4025. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cowan Cowan exhales a breath of salty air, a whisper carried on the wind that sweeps in from the vast expanse of Moreton Bay. It lies 36.6 km east-north-east of North Lakes, QLD (from North Lakes, QLD: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.9 km north-north-west of Moreton Island. The land here is a subtle tapestry of coastal scrub and resilient grasses, clinging to sandy ridges that rise and fall with a gentle, almost imperceptible, rhythm. Sun-bleached driftwood lies scattered like fallen bones on the narrow foreshore, testament to the ocean's persistent, shaping hand. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, possesses a peculiar, pearlescent quality, catching the edges of the sparse vegetation and casting long, soft shadows across the landscape. The very air feels thin and clean, carrying the faint, briny tang of the sea and the dry, dusty scent of the hinterland that lies just beyond the immediate embrace of the coast.
The history of Cowan Cowan is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the whispers of its past. Once a vital point for defence, its strategic importance in the early days of settlement has faded, leaving behind a quietude that now defines its character. The local economy, once perhaps more robust with the promise of coastal resources, has settled into a gentle ebb and flow, with a small but dedicated population finding sustenance in the quiet rhythm of bayside living. The absence of bustling commerce lends Cowan Cowan a distinct charm, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated into the present, a subtle undercurrent to the unhurried pace of life. The occasional fishing boat, its hull weathered by countless journeys, offers a splash of colour against the muted tones of the land, a reminder of the bay's enduring allure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cowan Cowan, 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 Cowan Cowan, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Cowan Cowan includes the postcode (4025), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Cowan Cowan 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. |