Rothwell, 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 Rothwell, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Rothwell |
| 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 | -27.21215 |
| Longitude | 153.0531 |
| Population | 7,100 |
| Density | 700.9 /km² |
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4022 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 29 km north |
Rothwell is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,100. The locality covers an area of 10.1 km², giving a population density of about 700.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km north of Brisbane. Rothwell is located at 27.2122°S, 153.0531°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4022.
Rothwell unfolds across a gentle, undulating landscape, a tapestry of greening paddocks and scattered stands of eucalypts that catch the humid Queensland air. It lies 4.2 km east-north-east of North Lakes, QLD (from North Lakes, QLD: bearing 68°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Morayfield. The land here slopes subtly towards the distant glimmer of the bay, a soft rise and fall that hints at the underlying geology, a quiet breathing of the earth. Fences, weathered and straight, divide the properties, their wooden posts softened by years of sun and rain, while the occasional terracotta roof tiles gleam through the foliage, a warm counterpoint to the pervasive green. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality, bathing the bushland fringes and the cultivated fields in a mellow glow that softens edges and invites a slower pace.
Historically, this area was shaped by the needs of a burgeoning colony, its early economy tied to the fertile soil and the proximity to vital waterways. Dairy farming once dominated, the rich pastures supporting herds that provided sustenance for growing settlements. This agricultural heritage still echoes in the broader landscape, though the character of Rothwell has evolved, embracing a more suburban feel while retaining its connection to the land. The development of infrastructure, including arterial roads that connect it to neighbouring centres, has brought new residents and a different rhythm to everyday life, yet the sense of space and the lingering scent of damp earth after a shower still speak of its rural roots.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rothwell, 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 Rothwell, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Rothwell includes the postcode (4022), 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 Rothwell 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. |