Enoggera Reservoir, 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 Enoggera Reservoir, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Enoggera Reservoir |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.42997 |
| Longitude | 152.86579 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 37.8 km² |
| Elevation | 167 m |
| Postcode | 4520 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 16 km west-northwest |
Enoggera Reservoir is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 27. The locality covers an area of 37.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 167 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Enoggera Reservoir is located at 27.4300°S, 152.8658°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4520. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Enoggera Reservoir rests as a vast, shimmering eye within the rolling, bush-clad hills of Brisbane's western approaches. It lies 16.4 km west-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.0 km west of The Gap. The water, a deep, bruised indigo under the late afternoon sun, mirrors the bruised hues of the sky, while the surrounding landscape is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a tapestry of eucalypts and wattles clinging to the undulating terrain. The air here carries a clean, almost crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and eucalyptus oil, a balm to the senses that promises respite from the city's clamour. Birdsong, a constant, cheerful chatter, weaves through the rustle of leaves, a subtle soundtrack to the quiet grandeur of the place.
For generations, this expanse of water has been a vital artery, first for the early settlers seeking a reliable water source for the burgeoning settlement downstream, and now for the city's recreational pursuits. Its construction in the late 19th century was a monumental feat, a testament to human ambition shaping the very contours of the land. The local economy, once tied to the land through small farms and grazing properties that have largely receded into the reservoir's embrace, now finds a different rhythm, drawing visitors and locals alike to its shores for walking, picnicking, and quiet contemplation. The surrounding parklands, a haven for native wildlife, offer a glimpse into a wilder Queensland, a stark and beautiful contrast to the urban sprawl that lies a mere stone's throw away, making Enoggera Reservoir a unique jewel in the city's crown.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Enoggera Reservoir, 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 Enoggera Reservoir, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Enoggera Reservoir includes the postcode (4520), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), 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 Enoggera Reservoir 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. |