Redbank Plains, 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 Redbank Plains, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Redbank Plains |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.65271 |
| Longitude | 152.85189 |
| Population | 19,094 |
| Density | 1060.2 /km² |
| Area | 18.0 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 4301 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 27 km southwest |
Redbank Plains is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 19,094. The locality covers an area of 18.0 km², giving a population density of about 1060.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km southwest of Brisbane. Redbank Plains is located at 27.6527°S, 152.8519°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4301.
Redbank Plains unfurls across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent embrace of the Darling Downs' edge, where the rich, dark earth, a deep, fertile colour, yields generously under the Queensland sun. It lies 11.8 km west-south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 252°T), and is situated 7.5 km west-north-west of Springfield Lakes. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent sweep of the wind, give way to broader, flatter expanses where the sky feels immense, stretching from horizon to horizon in a vast, ever-changing canvas. The air here carries a subtle warmth, even in the cooler months, a lingering memory of summers past, and in the late afternoon, the light casts long, gentle shadows that paint the eucalyptus trees in shades of gold and lavender. The very feel of the ground beneath one’s feet speaks of deep roots and a quiet resilience, a place where nature's bounty is both evident and respected.
Historically, Redbank Plains bears the imprint of early settlement and the enduring spirit of those who worked the land, its economy once deeply entwined with agriculture and grazing. The fertile soils were, and in many ways still are, the lifeblood of the region, supporting a diverse range of farming enterprises that have sustained families for generations. While some of the older agricultural patterns have evolved, the character of Redbank Plains remains tied to its rural heritage, a quiet counterpoint to the encroaching urbanisation of neighbouring areas. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present, a subtle undercurrent in the everyday lives of its residents, who often maintain a connection to the land that shaped their forebears.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redbank Plains, 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 Redbank Plains, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Redbank Plains includes the postcode (4301), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich 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 Redbank Plains 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. |