Downsfield, 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 Downsfield, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
| Locality | Downsfield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.04799 |
| Longitude | 152.72281 |
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 4570 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 161 km north |
Downsfield is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 97. The locality covers an area of 25.4 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 161 km north of Brisbane. Downsfield is located at 26.0480°S, 152.7228°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4570. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Downsfield is a place where the land breathes with a quiet, resilient spirit. It lies 16.3 km north-north-east of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 22°T), and is situated 12.7 km east-north-east of Curra. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of years, give way to valleys etched by ancient watercourses, now often whispering rather than rushing. The soil, a rich ochre, holds the memory of countless seasons, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. Sunlight here possesses a particular quality, a honeyed glow that deepens as the day draws to a close, painting the eucalyptus leaves in shades of amber and rust, and lending a softness to the broad, open skies. The air itself carries a subtle scent of dry grass and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of the Australian bush that settles deep in the lungs.
The story of Downsfield is one of determined settlement, woven from the threads of agriculture and grazing that have shaped its character for generations. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, carved a life from this landscape, their efforts now reflected in the sturdy farmhouses and weathered fences that dot the countryside. The local economy continues to draw strength from the land, with cattle grazing on verdant pastures and crops ripening under the warm Queensland sun, a steady pulse of productivity that underpins the daily life of Downsfield. While the immediate surrounds might not boast grand natural spectacles, the subtle beauty of the undulating terrain and the quiet dignity of its rural heritage are what truly define this particular locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Downsfield, 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 Downsfield, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Downsfield includes the postcode (4570), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie 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 Downsfield 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. |