Riverview, 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 Riverview, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Riverview |
| 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 | -27.59271 |
| Longitude | 152.84743 |
| Population | 3,039 |
| Density | 388.1 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 4303 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 22 km southwest |
Riverview is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,039. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 388.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km southwest of Brisbane. Riverview is located at 27.5927°S, 152.8474°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4303.
Riverview lies at the confluence of gentle slopes and the slow, widening embrace of the Bremer River. It lies 12.1 km west-north-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 285°T), and is situated 6.7 km north of Redbank Plains. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the subtle sweetness of ripening fruit, a richness that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the landscape. The land itself is a canvas of greens, from the deep emerald of established gardens to the lighter, hopeful shades of new growth in the surrounding paddocks. This is country that yields, that offers its bounty readily, where the sky seems to press down with a benevolent weight, and the river, a silver ribbon, dictates the quiet pulse of life.
Historically, Riverview’s fortunes have been tied to the fertility of this river plain and the resourcefulness of its people. Early settlers found the rich alluvial soils ideal for agriculture, and for generations, dairying and fruit growing formed the backbone of the local economy, their produce finding its way to markets further afield. Evidence of this past remains in the weathered farmhouses and the occasional orchard, though the character of Riverview has evolved. Today, while a connection to the land endures, the community has diversified, its residents commuting to neighbouring centres for work, yet retaining a distinct local identity. The Bremer River, once a vital artery for transport and commerce, now offers a more serene presence, a place for quiet contemplation and a reminder of the enduring natural forces that shaped this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverview, 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 Riverview, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Riverview includes the postcode (4303), 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 Riverview 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. |