Lanefield, 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 Lanefield, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Lanefield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.65683 |
| Longitude | 152.55741 |
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 6.4 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 4340 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 51 km west-southwest |
Lanefield is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 108. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 6.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Lanefield is located at 27.6568°S, 152.5574°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lanefield rests on the gentle slopes of the Ipswich hinterland, where the rich red soil, a hallmark of this region, supports a verdant tapestry of grazing land and scattered eucalyptus forests. It lies 40.4 km west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 264°T), and is situated 14.3 km east of Laidley. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp earth and eucalyptus leaves that clings to the skin. Rolling hills, etched with the faint tracks of cattle, stretch towards a horizon punctuated by the occasional weathered tin roof of a distant farmhouse. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy Queensland sky, casts long, warm shadows across the paddocks, highlighting the textures of the native grasses and the sturdy trunks of the gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips.
The story of Lanefield is intrinsically linked to the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity for generations. Dairy farming once dominated the local economy, the gentle lowing of cows a familiar sound that has, for many, faded into memory as pastures have transitioned to beef cattle grazing. The fertile land, however, continues to yield, with smaller holdings dedicated to horticulture, supplying fresh produce to neighbouring markets. The spirit of resilience, a quiet determination born from working the land, is palpable in the community; a sense of shared history evident in the well-maintained local hall and the friendly wave offered by passing motorists. While Lanefield may not boast grand monuments, its enduring connection to the earth and the enduring character of its people are its most distinctive features.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lanefield, 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 Lanefield, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lanefield includes the postcode (4340), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich City), 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 Lanefield 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. |