Lamington, 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 Lamington, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lamington |
| 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 | -28.26829 |
| Longitude | 153.02345 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 58.2 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 4285 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 89 km south |
Lamington is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 58.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km south of Brisbane. Lamington is located at 28.2683°S, 153.0234°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lamington unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills that gradually ascend into the ancient volcanic ranges, their slopes cloaked in a dense, vibrant rainforest. It lies 42.3 km west-south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 239°T), and is situated 29.3 km south-east of Kooralbyn. The air here carries the cool, damp scent of decaying leaves and fertile earth, a perpetual perfume that clings to everything. Sunlight filters through the impossibly tall canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with a mosaic of emerald and gold, and the silence is profound, broken only by the chatter of unseen birds and the distant murmur of unseen creeks. The very contours of the land seem to speak of a deep, abiding wildness, a place where nature still holds undisputed dominion.
This region, long shaped by the rich volcanic soil, has a history intertwined with the bounty of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, established farms and cattle properties, carving out lives amidst the verdant wilderness. The legacy of this pastoral heritage is still evident in the scattered homesteads and the enduring rhythm of the agricultural calendar. Today, Lamington thrives on a blend of this traditional farming, particularly dairy and beef, alongside a growing tourism industry, drawn by the spectacular natural beauty of the national parks that cradle the area. The quiet roads, often shaded by towering trees, invite slow journeys, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of larger centres, and the local economy hums with a steady, unpretentious energy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lamington, 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 Lamington, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lamington includes the postcode (4285), 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 Lamington 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. |