Murarrie, 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 Murarrie, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Murarrie |
| 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 | -27.44885 |
| Longitude | 153.10606 |
| Population | 4,192 |
| Density | 445.5 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 4172 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 8 km east-northeast |
Murarrie is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,192. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 445.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km east-northeast of Brisbane. Murarrie is located at 27.4489°S, 153.1061°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4172.
Murarrie unfolds along the western bank of the Brisbane River, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, its character defined by a mix of urban sprawl and the enduring presence of the river’s embrace. It lies 8.3 km east-north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 73°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-west of Capalaba. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, warm humidity, tinged with the subtle scent of damp earth and distant eucalyptus. Low-lying plains give way to a slightly more undulating terrain as one moves inland, the landscape a mosaic of residential streets, industrial estates, and pockets of bushland that cling to the river's edge, offering glimpses of the water through a screen of native trees. The light, as the sun begins its descent, casts a soft, golden hue over the rooftops and the river's surface, a quiet spectacle that lends a certain peace to the everyday bustle.
Historically, Murarrie's story is interwoven with the river that shapes its contours and its fortunes, a waterway that has long served as a vital artery for commerce and connection. The area's economy has evolved considerably from its early days, transitioning from agricultural roots to a more industrial and logistical focus, with significant warehousing and distribution centres now dotting the landscape. This shift reflects Murarrie's strategic position within the Brisbane metropolitan area, its proximity to major transport routes facilitating the flow of goods. Remnants of its past can still be discerned, however, in the way the streets are laid out and in the enduring presence of older, more established homes that stand alongside newer developments, each layer telling a part of Murarrie's ongoing narrative.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murarrie, 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 Murarrie, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Murarrie includes the postcode (4172), 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 Murarrie 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. |