Lockyer Waters, 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 Lockyer Waters, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
| Locality | Lockyer Waters |
| 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 | -27.45316 |
| Longitude | 152.40375 |
| Population | 548 |
| Density | 33.0 /km² |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Elevation | 79 m |
| Postcode | 4311 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 61 km west |
Lockyer Waters is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 548. The locality covers an area of 16.6 km², giving a population density of about 33.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 79 m above sea level. It lies approximately 61 km west of Brisbane. Lockyer Waters is located at 27.4532°S, 152.4038°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lockyer Waters unfolds as a quiet tapestry of green fields and gentle slopes, where the Queensland sun, even in its waning hours, casts a warm, honeyed light upon the land. It lies 46.2 km east-north-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 75°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-north-west of Regency Downs. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-slung houses and the occasional stands of gum trees that punctuate the landscape. The terrain, a generous expanse of arable land, rolls with a subtle, almost imperceptible rhythm, a steady breath drawn by the earth itself. It is a place where the horizon feels vast and unhurried, allowing the eye to wander over paddocks waiting for the turning of seasons.
The history of Lockyer Waters is deeply entwined with the fertile soil of the valley, a legacy built on the patient labour of those who coaxed sustenance from this rich ground. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, the steady hum of tractors and the rustle of ripening crops forming the enduring soundtrack to life here. This agricultural heritage, primarily centred on diverse produce and cattle grazing, continues to shape the local economy, with produce markets and family-run farms forming the backbone of the region's distinct character. The nearby Lockyer Creek, a ribbon of life through the valley, has always been a vital artery, nurturing the land and drawing people to its banks, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and their environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lockyer Waters, 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 Lockyer Waters, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Lockyer Waters includes the postcode (4311), 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 Lockyer Waters 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. |