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| Locality | Mount Sylvia |
| 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 | -27.73844 |
| Longitude | 152.20025 |
| Population | 98 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 41.1 km² |
| Elevation | 174 m |
| Postcode | 4343 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 87 km west-southwest |
Mount Sylvia is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 98. The locality covers an area of 41.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 174 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Mount Sylvia is located at 27.7384°S, 152.2003°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4343. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Sylvia rises from the Lockyer Valley’s fertile embrace, a distinct sentinel of earth and ancient stone. It lies 31.6 km south-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 129°T), and is situated 29.4 km east-south-east of Kearneys Spring. Its slopes, a rich tapestry of ochre and deep green, are carved by the relentless artistry of wind and rain, revealing strata that speak of eons. The air here carries the sweet, dusty scent of sun-baked grass and the faint, lingering perfume of eucalyptus. Below, the landscape unfurls in a patchwork of farms and grazing land, the rich alluvial soil a testament to the region’s enduring bounty. Even on the hottest days, there’s a resilience to the land, a quiet strength that seems to emanate from the very heart of the mountain.
The history of Mount Sylvia is etched into its very contours, a story of resilience and adaptation. For generations, this land has sustained those who have worked it, its economy traditionally anchored by the rich agricultural potential of the surrounding valley. Dairy farming once dominated, the gentle lowing of cattle a familiar sound on the breeze, while more recently, diversification has seen crops like lucerne and other fodder become significant. The shadow of the mountain has also offered shelter and sustenance for prospectors in times gone by, though large-scale mining has never truly taken hold, preserving the agrarian character of the locality. Today, the pace of life in Mount Sylvia feels deliberately unhurried, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the enduring natural beauty that defines this special place.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Sylvia, 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 Sylvia, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Sylvia includes the postcode (4343), 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 Mount Sylvia 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. |