South Brisbane, 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 South Brisbane, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | South Brisbane |
| 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 | -27.47925 |
| Longitude | 153.0201 |
| Population | 8,658 |
| Density | 3764.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 4101 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1 km south-southwest |
South Brisbane is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,658. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 3764.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km south-southwest of Brisbane. South Brisbane is located at 27.4793°S, 153.0201°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4101.
South Brisbane sprawls across the southern bank of the Brisbane River, a vibrant mosaic of urban energy and riverside charm. It lies 1.1 km south-south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 210°T), and is situated 13.1 km north-north-west of Sunnybank Hills. The land here gently slopes towards the water, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides and the lush greenery that spills from manicured parks and botanical gardens. Modern towers of glass and steel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with heritage-listed buildings, their facades telling stories of a bygone era, while the air itself carries a humid warmth, occasionally softened by a sea breeze drifting in from the distant ocean. The dominant sound is the murmur of traffic, punctuated by the occasional distant ferry horn, a constant reminder of the river's enduring importance as a thoroughfare and a lifeblood for the city.
This is a place where history breathes alongside contemporary life, a district built on the foundations of early colonial settlement and industrial prowess. Once a hub for manufacturing and trade, South Brisbane’s economy has transformed, now boasting a thriving cultural precinct, a world-class convention centre, and a significant educational presence with its university campus. The legacy of its working-class roots can still be glimpsed in the architecture and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, a blend of old-world craftsmanship and modern aspiration. The riverwalk, a popular promenade, offers uninterrupted views of the city skyline, a dazzling spectacle, particularly as dusk descends and the lights begin to twinkle, reflecting like scattered jewels upon the dark water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Brisbane, 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 South Brisbane, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for South Brisbane includes the postcode (4101), 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 South Brisbane 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. |