Smithlea, 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 Smithlea, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
| Locality | Smithlea |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Goondiwindi Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.80049 |
| Longitude | 151.08395 |
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 84.6 km² |
| Elevation | 307 m |
| Postcode | 4385 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 241 km southwest |
Smithlea is a locality in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 43. The locality covers an area of 84.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 307 m above sea level. It lies approximately 241 km southwest of Brisbane. Smithlea is located at 28.8005°S, 151.0839°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 4385. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Smithlea exhales a dry, earthy scent under a sky that stretches vast and pale. It lies 162.0 km south-south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 211°T), and is situated 45.3 km south of Inglewood. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients of ochre and muted green, where the plains, broad and patient, roll towards a horizon that seems perpetually distant. Scrubby eucalypts, their bark peeling like old parchment, stand as solitary sentinels against the prevailing winds, and the air itself holds a certain stillness, a quiet anticipation that settles over the land as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, attenuated shadows that deepen the subtle contours of the terrain.
The lifeblood of Smithlea has long been drawn from the rich, dark soil, a legacy of generations who coaxed sustenance from this often unforgiving country. Historically, grazing properties, vast swathes of land dedicated to wool and beef, have shaped the character and economy of Smithlea, fostering a resilient, independent spirit among its inhabitants. The local economy, though diversified in recent times, still bears the imprint of its pastoral roots, with a scattering of agricultural enterprises continuing to thrive. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the weathered fences that crisscross the paddocks and the quiet hum of machinery that punctuates the otherwise serene days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithlea, 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 Smithlea, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithlea includes the postcode (4385), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Goondiwindi Regional), 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 Smithlea 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. |