Iredale, 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 Iredale, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
| Locality | Iredale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Lockyer Valley Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.5788 |
| Longitude | 152.11148 |
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 6.5 /km² |
| Area | 23.6 km² |
| Elevation | 175 m |
| Postcode | 4344 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 91 km west |
Iredale is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 154. The locality covers an area of 23.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 175 m above sea level. It lies approximately 91 km west of Brisbane. Iredale is located at 27.5788°S, 152.1115°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4344. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Iredale rests in the fertile embrace of the Lockyer Valley, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and ochre under a sky that often stretches to an impossibly wide blue. It lies 16.0 km east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 98°T), and is situated 12.2 km east of Rangeville. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, patient swell, a testament to the ancient forces that shaped it, now softened by centuries of cultivation. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of rich soil and the sweet breath of ripening crops, a scent that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, honey-coloured shadows across the paddocks. The character of Iredale is one of quiet diligence, a place where the land dictates the pace and the seasons mark the passage of time, a subtle hum of life beneath the expansive Queensland sky.
The history of Iredale is deeply entwined with the bounty of this valley, a place where early settlers discovered the exceptional fertility of the soil, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with fields of corn and lucerne stretching towards the horizon, their vibrant greens a constant promise of sustenance. This agricultural heritage has fostered a community built on hard work and a deep respect for the land, a tradition passed down through families who have witnessed the valley transform. While large-scale mining operations are absent, the true wealth of Iredale lies in its ability to nourish, an enduring economic strength drawn from the earth’s generous and consistent yield, making it a cornerstone of the region’s agricultural success.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Iredale, 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 Iredale, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Iredale includes the postcode (4344), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Lockyer Valley 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 Iredale 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. |