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| Locality | Glenlyon |
| 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 | -28.91955 |
| Longitude | 151.4411 |
| Area | 356.7 km² |
| Postcode | 4380 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 224 km southwest |
Glenlyon is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 356.7 km². It lies approximately 224 km southwest of Brisbane. Glenlyon is located at 28.9196°S, 151.4411°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4380. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glenlyon rests in a broad, fertile valley where the land begins its gentle rise towards the Great Dividing Range. It lies 159.2 km south-south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 198°T), and is situated 55.2 km west-south-west of Stanthorpe. Here, the country unfolds in a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre-tinted soil, crisscrossed by the meandering silver threads of creeks. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, cool scent, hinting at the dew-laden grasses and the distant, pine-scented hills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brilliant blue sky, paints the landscape with a warm, golden hue that seems to soak into the very earth, lending a quiet, enduring character to this place. The surrounding hills, softened by a cloak of eucalyptus and native grasses, provide a serene backdrop, their contours a subtle testament to the geological forces that shaped this country.
This valley has long been a place of sustenance, its rich soil a bounty for generations of farmers and graziers. While the precise origins of its name are a subject of local lore, the spirit of settlement runs deep, marked by sturdy farmhouses and the weathered timber of old shearing sheds. The local economy, though perhaps quieter than in busier centres, hums with the steady industry of agriculture, primarily cattle grazing and some smaller-scale cropping. The presence of the historic Glenlyon Post Office, a charming sentinel of a bygone era, speaks to the enduring community spirit. Travellers passing through often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a welcome change from the clamour of the cities, and the genuine warmth offered by the local residents.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenlyon, Queensland. 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 Glenlyon, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenlyon includes the postcode (4380), 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 Glenlyon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |