Richlands, 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 Richlands, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Richlands |
| 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 | -27.58847 |
| Longitude | 152.95273 |
| Population | 3,544 |
| Density | 704.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 4077 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 15 km south-southwest |
Richlands is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,544. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 704.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Richlands is located at 27.5885°S, 152.9527°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4077.
Richlands unfolds across a landscape that breathes with the gentle exhale of the Brisbane River's western tributaries, where broad, fertile plains give way to the subtle rise and fall of the land. It lies 3.8 km north-north-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 340°T), and is situated 15.0 km south-south-west of Brisbane City. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery scrolls, stand sentinel along the edges of paddocks, their leaves a shimmering curtain against the vast Queensland sky. The air here carries a clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant eucalypt, particularly potent after a summer shower. Dusk often paints the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and soft apricot, a quiet benediction settling over the scattered homes and working farms.
The history of Richlands is a story etched in the rich, dark soil that drew early settlers seeking sustenance and prosperity. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, first through the careful cultivation of crops like sugarcane and later diversifying into more varied agricultural pursuits that still form the backbone of the local economy. The legacy of these endeavours is visible in the enduring farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery that can be heard on a working day. While the immediate surroundings might not boast dramatic natural landmarks, the true character of Richlands lies in its understated resilience and the enduring connection its people maintain with the land that has shaped their lives.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richlands, 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 Richlands, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Richlands includes the postcode (4077), 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 Richlands 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. |