Kelvin Grove, 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 Kelvin Grove, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Kelvin Grove |
| 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 | -27.45016 |
| Longitude | 153.01268 |
| Population | 7,766 |
| Density | 4622.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 4059 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2 km north-northwest |
Kelvin Grove is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,766. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 4622.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Kelvin Grove is located at 27.4502°S, 153.0127°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4059.
Kelvin Grove hums with a particular Brisbane energy, a blend of urban sprawl and green pockets that soften its edges. It lies 2.6 km north-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 14.9 km south of Bracken Ridge. The terrain here gently slopes, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye across a landscape defined by mature eucalypts and newer housing estates. Streets lined with jacarandas, their branches a riot of purple in the spring, weave through neighbourhoods where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Sunlight, filtered through broad leaves, paints shifting patterns on footpaths, and the distant murmur of traffic is a constant, low thrum beneath the chirping of unseen birds.
The story of Kelvin Grove is one of evolving purpose, from its early days as farmland supporting Brisbane’s growth to its current identity as a vibrant, diverse residential hub. The land, once cleared for agriculture, now hosts institutions that draw people from across the city, notably the Queensland University of Technology's Kelvin Grove campus, which injects a youthful dynamism into the area. The legacy of its agricultural past is still hinted at in the generous plot sizes of some older homes and the lingering presence of established trees. This locality, a mosaic of established families and new arrivals, fosters a sense of connection, a shared experience of city living in a place that still remembers its quieter origins.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kelvin Grove, 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 Kelvin Grove, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kelvin Grove includes the postcode (4059), 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 Kelvin Grove 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. |