Murrumba Downs, 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 Murrumba Downs, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Murrumba Downs |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Moreton Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.26899 |
| Longitude | 153.00804 |
| Population | 10,481 |
| Density | 1630.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 4503 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 22 km north |
Murrumba Downs is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 10,481. The locality covers an area of 6.4 km², giving a population density of about 1630.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km north of Brisbane. Murrumba Downs is located at 27.2690°S, 153.0080°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4503.
Murrumba Downs unfolds under a sky that often holds the soft blush of dawn or the fiery spectacle of sunset, its landscape a gentle mosaic of suburban sprawl and verdant pockets. It lies 2.6 km south-south-east of Kallangur, QLD (from Kallangur, QLD: bearing 155°T), and is situated 4.8 km south of North Lakes. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a quiet breathing of the land where established gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over manicured lawns and winding streets. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the bush, a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the fences. Here, the rhythm of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the shifting patterns of sunlight filtering through the leaves, a gentle ebb and flow that defines the character of Murrumba Downs.
Historically, Murrumba Downs has been shaped by the broader development of the Moreton Bay region, its growth intertwined with the expansion of Brisbane and the agricultural potential of the surrounding areas. While not defined by a single booming industry, its economy is a quiet hum of local businesses, essential services, and the daily commute of residents to neighbouring commercial centres. The proximity to the pine forests, once a significant source of timber, still influences the local character, with many homes built from or featuring timber elements, a subtle nod to the land's bounty. The waterways, like the nearby Pine River, have always been a vital artery, shaping early settlement and continuing to offer recreational pursuits, a constant, murmuring presence in the life of Murrumba Downs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murrumba Downs, 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 Murrumba Downs, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Murrumba Downs includes the postcode (4503), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Moreton Bay 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 Murrumba Downs 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. |