Mount Crosby, 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 Mount Crosby, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Mount Crosby |
| 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 | -27.53241 |
| Longitude | 152.79054 |
| Population | 1,814 |
| Density | 118.7 /km² |
| Area | 15.3 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 4306 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 24 km west-southwest |
Mount Crosby is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,814. The locality covers an area of 15.3 km², giving a population density of about 118.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Mount Crosby is located at 27.5324°S, 152.7905°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4306.
Mount Crosby unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a verdant spread where the Queensland sun casts long shadows across the undulating terrain. It lies 19.8 km west-north-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 299°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-north-west of Redbank Plains. Eucalypts, their bark shedding in papery strips, stand sentinel over the land, their leaves rustling a soft, continuous whisper against the vast, pale blue sky. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mixture of damp soil and the sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, particularly potent in the hushed hours before dawn. The contours of the land are gentle, leading the eye across paddocks and bushland, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight on distant water.
This place, Mount Crosby, has a history deeply entwined with the flow of the Brisbane River, a vital artery that once powered the region's early development. The establishment of the Mount Crosby Weir and Pumping Station in the late 19th century marked a significant turning point, providing essential water for a burgeoning Brisbane, a testament to the ingenuity of those who harnessed the river's power. While agriculture, particularly grazing, remains a quiet hum on the fringes, the modern character of Mount Crosby is shaped by its proximity to the city, offering a peaceful retreat for many who commute, their lives a gentle ebb and flow between the tranquil hills and the urban centre.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Crosby, 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 Mount Crosby, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Crosby includes the postcode (4306), 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 Mount Crosby 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. |