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| Locality | Mount Edwards |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.01659 |
| Longitude | 152.52594 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 4.1 /km² |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Elevation | 202 m |
| Postcode | 4309 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 78 km southwest |
Mount Edwards is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 14.5 km², giving a population density of about 4.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 202 m above sea level. It lies approximately 78 km southwest of Brisbane. Mount Edwards is located at 28.0166°S, 152.5259°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4309. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Edwards rises as a sentinel of weathered stone and tenacious scrub, its broad shoulders often draped in the misty veils of the Scenic Rim's capricious weather. It lies 61.7 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 224°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-west of Kalbar. The slopes are a patchwork of emerald grazing land, stitched with the darker, more rugged textures of eucalypt forest that clings to the steeper inclines. Here, the air carries a clean, sharp scent of damp earth and resin, particularly potent after a rain shower, and the silence is broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the sharp cry of a bird of prey circling the sun-warmed thermals. The very contours of the land, a gentle but persistent undulation that swells towards the summit, speak of ancient geological forces, a slow, patient shaping that has left its mark in the weathered outcrops and the deep gullies that score the mountainside.
For generations, the lifeblood of Mount Edwards has been inextricably bound to the land, a narrative of resilience etched into the very soil. Early pastoralists carved out livelihoods from its fertile valleys, their legacy evident in the sturdy, old farmhouses that dot the landscape, their paint weathered to a soft, muted hue. Today, while grazing remains a cornerstone of the local economy, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty has drawn a different kind of traveller, one seeking the quietude and the panoramic views that sweep across the neighbouring ranges. The scent of woodsmoke often drifts through the air in the evenings, a comforting reminder of hearths and homes, and the unhurried pace of life here encourages a deep connection to the seasons and the enduring spirit of the place.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Edwards, Queensland. 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 Edwards, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Edwards includes the postcode (4309), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim 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 Mount Edwards is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |