Lilydale, 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 Lilydale, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lilydale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Lockyer Valley Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.60936 |
| Longitude | 152.14302 |
| Population | 77 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 4344 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 88 km west |
Lilydale is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 77. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km west of Brisbane. Lilydale is located at 27.6094°S, 152.1430°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4344. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lilydale rests in the embrace of the Lockyer Valley, its landscape a gentle unfolding of rich alluvial plains that slope towards the softly rounded shoulders of neighbouring hills. It lies 19.7 km east-south-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 106°T), and is situated 14.3 km west-south-west of Gatton. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the cool, damp scent of earth turned over by the plough, a fragrance that clings to the dew-kissed leaves of burgeoning crops. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the gold of ripening grain and the deep ruby of beetroot, stretch out under a sky that shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to a more vibrant, almost bruised purple as the sun begins its descent. The character of Lilydale is one of quiet industry, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of days, and the distant bleating of sheep or the lowing of cattle forms a constant, comforting undersong.
The history of Lilydale is deeply entwined with the fertile soil of the Lockyer Valley, a land that has sustained generations of farmers. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, established a tradition of agricultural enterprise that continues to define the local economy, with producers sending fresh vegetables and fruits to markets across the state. This enduring connection to the land is not just economic; it's woven into the very fabric of community life, fostering a spirit of resilience and self-reliance. While there are no grand monuments, the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the sturdy, practical design of sheds scattered across the countryside stand as quiet testaments to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this ground. The gentle flow of the nearby Lockyer Creek, a vital artery for the region’s agriculture, mirrors the unhurried pace of life in Lilydale, a place where the seasons still hold sway and the promise of a good harvest remains the most potent magic.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lilydale, 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 Lilydale, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lilydale includes the postcode (4344), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Lockyer Valley 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 Lilydale 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. |