Morningside, 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 Morningside, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Morningside |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.46151 |
| Longitude | 153.07548 |
| Population | 10,176 |
| Density | 1867.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4170 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 5 km east |
Morningside is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 10,176. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 1867.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km east of Brisbane. Morningside is located at 27.4615°S, 153.0755°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4170.
Morningside unfolds across a gentle rise, a tapestry of leafy streets where the Queensland sun, even in its waning hours, casts long, warm shadows across manicured lawns and the weathered timber of older homes. It lies 5.0 km east-north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 79°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-west of Capalaba. The air here, especially as the day cools, carries a faint, sweet scent of blossoming jacarandas and the distant, earthy perfume of damp soil after a fleeting shower, a subtle reminder of the subtropical climate that shapes the rhythm of life. Mature fig trees, their roots a testament to decades of tenacious growth, spread their sheltering branches over pavements, their broad leaves rustling softly in the evening breeze, creating pockets of cool shade.
Historically, Morningside’s character has been shaped by its proximity to the Brisbane River and the agricultural lands that once stretched further inland. Early settlers here were drawn to the fertile soil, clearing tracts for orchards and small farms that provided produce for the burgeoning city. The echoes of this past can still be glimpsed in the occasional heritage-listed farmhouse or the sturdy brickwork of buildings that once served as general stores. Today, Morningside is a well-established residential suburb, its local economy humming with the quiet efficiency of neighbourhood businesses – bakeries that fill the morning air with the aroma of fresh bread, small cafes where conversations flow easily, and independent retailers catering to the daily needs of its inhabitants. The presence of quality educational institutions adds to its appeal, drawing families who appreciate the blend of suburban calm and accessible urban amenities, a balance that defines Morningside’s enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Morningside, 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 Morningside, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Morningside includes the postcode (4170), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Morningside 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. |