Ormiston, 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 Ormiston, in the Redland City local government area.
| Locality | Ormiston |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Redland City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.507 |
| Longitude | 153.2599 |
| Population | 5,669 |
| Density | 921.8 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4160 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 24 km east |
Ormiston is a locality in the Redland City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,669. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 921.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km east of Brisbane. Ormiston is located at 27.5070°S, 153.2599°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4160.
Ormiston rests where the land gently inclines towards the Brisbane River, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and the distant murmur of traffic from the neighbouring mainland. It lies 23.4 km east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 100°T), and is situated 7.5 km east-north-east of Capalaba. The landscape here is a tapestry of suburban sprawl interwoven with pockets of remnant bushland, featuring mature gum trees that cast long, cool shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional flash of iridescent blue as a kingfisher darts towards the water. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather a subtle undulation, a soft rise and fall that makes for pleasant walking and offers glimpses of the wide, slow-moving river through gaps in the foliage. The colour palette of Ormiston is dominated by the verdant greens of subtropical vegetation, punctuated by the vibrant hues of bougainvillea and hibiscus that spill over fences, and the pale, sun-bleached blues of the sky on a clear afternoon.
Historically, Ormiston’s identity is deeply entwined with its agricultural past, particularly the cultivation of pineapples and citrus, the echoes of which can still be found in the names of some of its older streets and in the lingering scent of ripe fruit on the breeze during harvest seasons. The establishment of the Ormiston State School in the late 19th century marked a significant point in its development, fostering a sense of community that has persisted through generations. Today, while retaining its character as a residential area, Ormiston’s economy is largely driven by its proximity to the commercial centres of Redlands City, with many residents commuting to work, yet the local feel persists, a quiet contentment evident in the unhurried pace of everyday life and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbours. The Ormiston House Historic Site, a grand example of colonial architecture, stands as a tangible link to this past, offering a window into the lives of those who first shaped this stretch of riverfront.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ormiston, 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 Ormiston, in the Redland City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ormiston includes the postcode (4160), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Redland 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 Ormiston 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. |