Cressbrook, 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 Cressbrook, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cressbrook |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Somerset Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.07839 |
| Longitude | 152.42858 |
| Population | 111 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 4313 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 73 km northwest |
Cressbrook is a locality in the Somerset Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 111. The locality covers an area of 25.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km northwest of Brisbane. Cressbrook is located at 27.0784°S, 152.4286°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4313. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cressbrook unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the rich red earth meets a sky that shifts from the palest blue to a deep, bruised purple as the day wears on. It lies 50.3 km west of Morayfield, QLD (from Morayfield, QLD: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.7 km east-north-east of Toogoolawah. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses and the fainter, more earthy aroma of damp soil after a summer shower. Here and there, hardy eucalypts stand sentinel, their silver-green leaves rustling in a breeze that whispers of distance and open country. Farm fences, some weathered to a soft grey, others still bearing the sharp lines of fresh wire, crisscross the terrain, dividing paddocks where cattle graze with a patient, unhurried rhythm. The land itself feels ancient, a solid, dependable presence beneath the ever-changing light.
The story of Cressbrook is one of agricultural endeavour, a legacy etched into the very contours of the land. For generations, this district has been a heartland of grazing and cropping, its economy tied to the bounty of the earth. The early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new life, cleared the bush and established homesteads, their efforts shaping the character of the region. Today, the echoes of that pioneering spirit can still be felt, a quiet pride in the hard work and resilience that defines Cressbrook. While the land remains central, a subtle hum of modern life can be heard, a gentle counterpoint to the timeless landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cressbrook, 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 Cressbrook, in the Somerset Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cressbrook includes the postcode (4313), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Somerset 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 Cressbrook 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. |