Glen Aplin, 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 Glen Aplin, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Glen Aplin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.73867 |
| Longitude | 151.87821 |
| Population | 500 |
| Density | 13.0 /km² |
| Area | 38.5 km² |
| Elevation | 765 m |
| Postcode | 4381 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 180 km southwest |
Glen Aplin is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 500. The locality covers an area of 38.5 km², giving a population density of about 13.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 765 m above sea level. It lies approximately 180 km southwest of Brisbane. Glen Aplin is located at 28.7387°S, 151.8782°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4381. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glen Aplin rests on a broad plateau, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 131.3 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 183°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-south-west of Stanthorpe. The landscape unfolds with a gentle, rolling character, softened by the persistent green of pastures and the darker, more rugged outlines of distant timbered hills that rise like sleeping giants. Here, the sky feels vast and often painted with the luminous hues of dawn and dusk, a spectacle that can transform the familiar fields into something ethereal. The roads, often lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows, guide travellers through a quiet, agrarian scene, where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, deliberate rhythm.
This locality, historically tied to the rich soils of the Darling Downs, has long been a haven for agriculture and grazing. The economic pulse of Glen Aplin beats with the steady thrum of farming, producing everything from prime cattle to a bounty of fruits and vegetables, particularly renowned for its berries. The fertile ground, a gift from ancient volcanic activity, continues to sustain generations, fostering a deep connection between the people and the land they cultivate. Evidence of this enduring heritage can be seen in the weathered farmhouses and the well-tended orchards that dot the countryside, a quiet testament to resilience and prosperity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Aplin, 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 Glen Aplin, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Aplin includes the postcode (4381), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Glen Aplin 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. |