Russell Island, 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 Russell Island, in the Redland City local government area.
| Locality | Russell Island |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Redland City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.67354 |
| Longitude | 153.38069 |
| Population | 2,747 |
| Density | 90.9 /km² |
| Area | 30.2 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4184 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 42 km east-southeast |
Russell Island is a locality in the Redland City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,747. The locality covers an area of 30.2 km², giving a population density of about 90.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 42 km east-southeast of Brisbane. Russell Island is located at 27.6735°S, 153.3807°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4184. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Russell Island exhales a languid, sun-drenched stillness, a place where the air itself seems to shimmer with the heat of the day. It lies 24.6 km north-north-east of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 22°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-east of Victoria Point. The landscape is a gentle embrace of low-lying terrain, a mosaic of coastal scrub, mature eucalypts whispering secrets in the sea breeze, and pockets of cultivated land. Sandy tracks wind between weathered fibro cottages, their verandas draped with bougainvillea, offering glimpses of the turquoise waters that lap at its shores. The scent of salt and damp earth mingles with the faint perfume of flowering frangipani, creating an olfactory signature unique to this island haven. The light here, especially as dusk begins to paint the sky in hues of apricot and rose, possesses a remarkable softness, casting long, forgiving shadows across the quiet streets.
Historically, Russell Island's story is one of humble beginnings, evolving from a sparsely populated agricultural outpost to a relaxed residential escape. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a simpler life, established small farms, their efforts now a faint echo in the occasional overgrown orchard or the enduring character of the island's older homes. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, still finds its pulse in the sea, with a small but dedicated fishing fleet bringing in their daily catch, a practice that connects the island to a long tradition of maritime sustenance. Tourism plays a part, attracting those seeking an unhurried pace and the simple pleasures of island living, a welcome influx that respects the quiet rhythm of Russell Island.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Russell Island, 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 Russell Island, in the Redland City local government area.
Detailed location data for Russell Island includes the postcode (4184), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Redland City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Russell Island 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. |