Harrisville, 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 Harrisville, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Harrisville |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.80977 |
| Longitude | 152.67407 |
| Population | 611 |
| Density | 19.2 /km² |
| Area | 31.9 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 4307 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 51 km southwest |
Harrisville is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 611. The locality covers an area of 31.9 km², giving a population density of about 19.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km southwest of Brisbane. Harrisville is located at 27.8098°S, 152.6741°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Harrisville rests in a gentle fold of the Queensland landscape, where rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to a broad, sun-drenched valley. It lies 35.6 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 234°T), and is situated 14.2 km south of Willowbank. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and the earthy perfume of the rich soil. Across the fields, a patchwork of green and gold unfolds, punctuated by the dark silhouettes of gum trees standing sentinel against the vast, pale blue canvas of the sky. The character of Harrisville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the passing days are marked by the changing hues of the horizon.
The story of Harrisville is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it inhabits, a history shaped by the enduring pursuit of agriculture. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a strong sense of local identity rooted in the earth. The economy here still hums with the steady thrum of farming, with crops like maize and lucerne thriving in the generous climate, their growth nurtured by the clear, clean waters that flow from the surrounding ranges. Beyond the fields, the legacy of earlier industries whispers in the landscape, a reminder of the pioneering spirit that carved a life from this country. The evening light, a painterly wash of rose and amber, often bathes the small cluster of buildings, lending a poignant beauty to the simple, enduring presence of Harrisville.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Harrisville, 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 Harrisville, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Harrisville includes the postcode (4307), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Harrisville 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. |