Ellinthorp, 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 Ellinthorp, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ellinthorp |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.04631 |
| Longitude | 151.9178 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 6.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 456 m |
| Postcode | 4362 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 126 km west-southwest |
Ellinthorp is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 6.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 456 m above sea level. It lies approximately 126 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Ellinthorp is located at 28.0463°S, 151.9178°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4362. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ellinthorp unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling undulations of the Southern Downs, where the land rises and falls in a quiet, persistent rhythm. It lies 54.2 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 183°T), and is situated 12.1 km south of Clifton. Here, the air carries a distinct dryness, a testament to the Queensland sun, and the skies often stretch vast and a pale, washed-out blue, only to deepen into bruised purples and oranges at dusk. Patches of hardy eucalyptus dot the slopes, their silver-green leaves rustling with a dry whisper, and the earth itself, a rich, ochre-red in places, speaks of ancient, sun-baked plains. The character of Ellinthorp is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, deliberate pace, dictated more by the seasons and the land than by any urgent clamour.
The history of Ellinthorp is deeply entwined with the fertile soils that have drawn settlers for generations, a story told in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the sturdy brick of early public buildings. This region has long been a heartland of agriculture, its economy primarily sustained by the diligent cultivation of grains and the grazing of sheep and cattle across its broad, open pastures. The distinctive, almost musical bleating of sheep can often be heard drifting on the breeze, a constant reminder of the pastoral heritage that underpins Ellinthorp's identity. While not a place of grand monuments, there's a quiet pride in the local produce, a distinct flavour in the food that reflects the bounty of this particular corner of the Downs, and a strong sense of community that has weathered its own share of dry spells and bountiful harvests.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellinthorp, 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 Ellinthorp, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellinthorp includes the postcode (4362), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs 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 Ellinthorp 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. |