Pinkenba, 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 Pinkenba, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Pinkenba |
| 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 | -27.3966 |
| Longitude | 153.14279 |
| Population | 362 |
| Density | 19.9 /km² |
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Elevation | 0 m |
| Postcode | 4008 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 14 km northeast |
Pinkenba is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 362. The locality covers an area of 18.2 km², giving a population density of about 19.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 0 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km northeast of Brisbane. Pinkenba is located at 27.3966°S, 153.1428°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4008.
Pinkenba lies where the Brisbane River begins its broad embrace of Moreton Bay. It lies 14.2 km north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 55°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-east of Bracken Ridge. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the nearby coastline, mingling with the faint, sweet exhaust of industry. Salt-tolerant grasses, tough and resilient, fringe the muddy banks, their blades catching the low afternoon sun and shimmering with a muted, silvery light. Low-lying and flat, the land stretches towards the water, a place of wide horizons where the sky feels immense and the clouds drift with a languid grace. The occasional seabird calls, a sharp cry cutting through the hum of distant traffic, a soundscape that speaks of both nature and human endeavour.
This stretch of land, historically important for its access to the river mouth, has always been tied to the currents of trade and transport. For generations, Pinkenba has served as a gateway, its wharves and storage facilities a vital artery for the region's economy, handling everything from agricultural produce to industrial goods. The echoes of its past as a bustling port are still felt in the wide, open spaces and the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that dots the landscape, a quiet testament to the hard work that built this place. While the nature of its commerce has evolved, the essential character of Pinkenba remains that of a working harbour suburb, a place that understands the ebb and flow of tides and the steady rhythm of a community connected to the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pinkenba, 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 Pinkenba, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Pinkenba includes the postcode (4008), 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 Pinkenba 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. |