Meldale, 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 Meldale, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Meldale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Moreton Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.02765 |
| Longitude | 153.06702 |
| Population | 212 |
| Density | 31.7 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4510 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 49 km north |
Meldale is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 212. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 31.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km north of Brisbane. Meldale is located at 27.0277°S, 153.0670°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4510. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Meldale unfolds as a verdant expanse where the coastal plains gently surrender to the undulating foothills, a landscape painted in shades of emerald and ochre. It lies 10.0 km east-north-east of Caboolture, QLD (from Caboolture, QLD: bearing 65°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-north-west of Bongaree. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of damp earth after a recent shower and the distant, salty breath of the Moreton Bay. Broad-leafed gums, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel over paddocks where cattle graze with a placid indifference, their forms softened by the hazy Queensland sun. Small creeks, their banks fringed with paperbarks, meander through the land, reflecting the sky in their slow-moving waters, a quiet testament to the region's connection to its natural hydration.
The story of Meldale is one of land and livelihood, its character shaped by generations who worked its soil and harnessed its resources. Early settlers found rich opportunities in agriculture, with dairy farming and the cultivation of tropical fruits forming the backbone of its economy for many years, the colour of ripe mangoes a familiar sight in local markets. While some of these traditions persist, a growing diversification is evident, with a burgeoning interest in boutique horticulture and artisan producers adding new threads to Meldale's economic tapestry. The nearby waterways, once crucial for transporting produce, now offer leisure for weekend travellers, a gentle echo of the past in the quiet hum of pleasure boats.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meldale, 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 Meldale, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Meldale includes the postcode (4510), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Moreton Bay 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 Meldale 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. |