Lockrose, 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 Lockrose, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lockrose |
| 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 | -27.48986 |
| Longitude | 152.46424 |
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 36.3 /km² |
| Area | 15.7 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 4342 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 55 km west |
Lockrose is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 569. The locality covers an area of 15.7 km², giving a population density of about 36.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km west of Brisbane. Lockrose is located at 27.4899°S, 152.4642°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4342. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lockrose unfolds across a gentle rise, its landscape a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre earth, framed by the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 51.2 km east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 81°T), and is situated 10.2 km west-south-west of Lowood. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the sweet, damp perfume of eucalypts after a passing shower, a constant reminder of the fertile valley it inhabits. Scattered farmhouses dot the horizon, their tin roofs catching the afternoon sun like scattered coins, and the distant bleating of sheep drifts on the breeze, a soft counterpoint to the rustle of dry grass. The very character of Lockrose seems etched into the way the light falls, softening the sharp edges of the day as dusk approaches, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose.
The story of Lockrose is deeply entwined with the rich soil of the Lockyer Valley, a region long favoured by those who understand the land's bounty. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this place, with generations of families coaxing crops from the rich alluvial plains, their labours a quiet testament to resilience and connection. While dairy herds once dominated the paddocks, the economy has diversified, embracing the cultivation of a wider array of produce, and the occasional sale yard buzzes with the low murmur of commerce. There's a quiet pride in Lockrose, a sense of continuity that flows through its unhurried days, a connection to the past that underpins the present, evident in the sturdy, time-worn fences and the well-tended gardens surrounding modest homes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lockrose, 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 Lockrose, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lockrose includes the postcode (4342), 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 Lockrose 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. |