Elphinstone, Toowoomba Regional, Queensland
Elphinstone, 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 Elphinstone, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
| Locality | Elphinstone |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Toowoomba Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.9828 |
| Longitude | 151.89457 |
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 26.3 km² |
| Elevation | 446 m |
| Postcode | 4361 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 125 km west-southwest |
Elphinstone is a locality in the Toowoomba Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 61. The locality covers an area of 26.3 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 446 m above sea level. It lies approximately 125 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Elphinstone is located at 27.9828°S, 151.8946°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4361. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Elphinstone rests on rolling country, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the clean scent of turned earth. It lies 47.4 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 187°T), and is situated 5.5 km south-south-west of Clifton. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the land rising and falling in gentle swells that suggest a quiet resilience. Here and there, stands of eucalypts punctuate the horizon, their silver-blue foliage catching the light in a way that softens the edges of the world, and the silence is often broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low hum of a passing vehicle. The soil itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of careful tending, a testament to the enduring connection between people and this productive earth.
The story of Elphinstone is one of quiet perseverance, its economy historically anchored in the fertile plains that surround it. For many years, grazing sheep and cattle have been the lifeblood of the region, their wool and meat finding their way to markets near and far, a steady, unhurried contribution to the wider nation. Though not a large centre, Elphinstone retains a character shaped by this agricultural heritage, a place where neighbours know each other and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The local hall, a simple, sturdy building, often serves as the focal point for community gatherings, a reminder of the enduring spirit of those who call Elphinstone home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elphinstone, 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 Elphinstone, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Elphinstone includes the postcode (4361), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Toowoomba 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 Elphinstone 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. |