Leslie Dam, 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 Leslie Dam, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Leslie Dam |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.25267 |
| Longitude | 151.89913 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 106.5 km² |
| Elevation | 468 m |
| Postcode | 4370 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 141 km southwest |
Leslie Dam is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 162. The locality covers an area of 106.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 468 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km southwest of Brisbane. Leslie Dam is located at 28.2527°S, 151.8991°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Leslie Dam is a significant reservoir cradled by rolling hills and hardy grazing country. It lies 77.2 km south of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 184°T), and is situated 12.9 km west-south-west of Warwick. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the earth itself a testament to the dry Queensland climate, punctuated by scattered stands of eucalyptus that cast long, dancing shadows as the sun dips towards the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and native grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of resilience. The dam's broad expanse of water, a surprising splash of deep blue against the muted tones of the surroundings, reflects the vast, often cloudless sky, creating a sense of boundless space.
Originally conceived to support the agricultural ambitions of the region, Leslie Dam has become central to the local economy, primarily through irrigation that sustains the surrounding pastoral leases and a growing number of vineyards. The waters of Leslie Dam not only feed the land but also draw visitors who enjoy its recreational offerings, from boating and fishing to simply appreciating the quiet beauty of the water. This locale, while not bustling, possesses a steadfast character, a quiet hum of productive activity that has shaped its identity over generations. The legacy of its development, to harness the power of the Condamine River for prosperity, is evident in the careful cultivation of the land and the enduring connection between the community and the water it depends upon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Leslie Dam, 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 Leslie Dam, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Leslie Dam includes the postcode (4370), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs 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 Leslie Dam 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. |