Darra, 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 Darra, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Darra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.56804 |
| Longitude | 152.95427 |
| Population | 4,280 |
| Density | 772.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 4076 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 13 km south-southwest |
Darra is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,280. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 772.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Darra is located at 27.5680°S, 152.9543°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4076.
Darra lies on land that gently slopes towards the Brisbane River, a subtle inclination that guides the eye and the water alike. It lies 5.9 km north of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 349°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-west of Brisbane City. The landscape here is a mix of established suburban stretches and pockets of bushland that cling to the lower ridges, their eucalyptus scent a constant, subtle perfume on the air, especially potent after a summer rain. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of the native trees, dappling the footpaths and casting long shadows as the day wears on. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of life in the residential streets that contrasts with the busier arterial roads.
Historically, Darra's character has been shaped by its connection to transport and industry. It was a vital railway junction, a place where goods and people passed through, its development intrinsically linked to the iron veins of the railway lines that crisscross the region. This legacy is still evident in the area's layout and its enduring role as a hub for logistics and light industry. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to manufacturing and warehousing, a continuation of the industrious spirit that first drew people to this part of Brisbane. The colour of the afternoon sky, often a soft rose or a pale apricot, seems to hold the echoes of generations who have made their lives in Darra, working the land and building the infrastructure that defines it today.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darra, 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 Darra, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Darra includes the postcode (4076), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Darra 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. |