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| Locality | Petrie |
| 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 | -27.26304 |
| Longitude | 152.96683 |
| Population | 8,494 |
| Density | 1082.0 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4502 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 24 km north-northwest |
Petrie is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,494. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 1082.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Petrie is located at 27.2630°S, 152.9668°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4502.
Petrie unfolds as a landscape where the gentle slopes of the hinterland begin to yield to the flatter expanses closer to the major waterways. It lies 3.4 km west-south-west of Kallangur, QLD (from Kallangur, QLD: bearing 240°T), and is situated 6.2 km south-west of North Lakes. The air here often carries a subtle warmth, a promise of the sun's persistent gaze, softened by the leafy embrace of established trees lining its streets and reserves. Greenery is a constant companion, from the manicured lawns of residential areas to the wilder fringes of its natural corridors, where the land breathes with a quiet, enduring life. The sky above Petrie, particularly in the late afternoon, can deepen into hues of apricot and bruised plum, casting a fleeting, ethereal glow upon the houses and parks.
The history of Petrie is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands and the meandering pathways of the Pine Rivers. Early settlement here was driven by the promise of agricultural bounty, with dairy farming and grazing establishing a strong economic footing for the region. Over time, this agricultural character has gradually given way to a more diversified local economy, with small businesses and services catering to its growing population. A notable feature for many travellers is the proximity to natural attractions, offering a pleasant escape into the Queensland bushland without venturing too far from urban conveniences. The legacy of its rural past, however, still whispers in the names of its streets and the enduring sense of community that defines Petrie.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Petrie, 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 Petrie, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Petrie includes the postcode (4502), 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 Petrie 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. |