Kangaroo Point, 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 Kangaroo Point, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Kangaroo Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.47385 |
| Longitude | 153.03686 |
| Population | 8,398 |
| Density | 4691.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4169 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1 km east-southeast |
Kangaroo Point is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,398. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 4691.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km east-southeast of Brisbane. Kangaroo Point is located at 27.4738°S, 153.0369°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4169.
Kangaroo Point commands a dramatic sweep of the Brisbane River, its namesake cliffs a rust-coloured sentinel against the deep, alluvial green of the South Bank. It lies 1.2 km east-south-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 110°T), and is situated 13.4 km north of Sunnybank Hills. From its elevated position, the suburb offers a commanding vista of the city's unfolding skyline, a stark contrast to the ancient stone that underpins its very being. The air here, especially as the day begins to wane, carries a subtle, mineral tang, a whisper from the earth itself, mingling with the damp, sweet scent of the jacaranda trees that bloom in defiant bursts of purple each spring. The river, a broad, languid artery, flows with a steady, unhurried pulse, reflecting the shifting hues of the sky – from the crisp, pale blue of morning to the fiery oranges and bruised purples of sunset.
This is a place where the echoes of Brisbane's industrial past still resonate, a neighbourhood forged from the hard labour of quarrying and shipbuilding that once defined its character. The iconic Kangaroo Point Cliffs, a natural marvel, provided the stone that built much of early Brisbane, a testament to the raw power of the land and the resilience of those who worked it. Today, the rhythm of Kangaroo Point is a sophisticated blend of urban energy and serene riverfront living, a place where heritage buildings stand shoulder-to-shoulder with modern apartments, and the hum of traffic is softened by the gentle lapping of water against the shore. Its strategic position, offering unparalleled views and easy access to the city's heart, has cemented its status as a desirable address, a destination for travellers and locals alike seeking both vibrant city life and a connection to Brisbane's enduring natural beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaroo Point, 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 Kangaroo Point, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Point includes the postcode (4169), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Kangaroo Point 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. |