Stafford, 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 Stafford, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Stafford |
| 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 | -27.41062 |
| Longitude | 153.01041 |
| Population | 6,423 |
| Density | 1889.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 4053 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 7 km north-northwest |
Stafford is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,423. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 1889.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Stafford is located at 27.4106°S, 153.0104°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4053.
Stafford breathes a humid Queensland air, a place where the land gently slopes towards the distant shimmer of the city. It lies 6.8 km north-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 347°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-west of Bracken Ridge. The streets here are lined with a mix of older, Queenslander-style homes boasting wide verandahs and newer dwellings, their corrugated iron roofs glinting under the bright, persistent sun. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, offer dappled shade to quiet backyards, and the scent of blooming jasmine often drifts on the afternoon breeze. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the occasional flash of a kingfisher darting from a suburban fence.
The history of Stafford is a narrative of suburban expansion, a gradual unfolding from its agricultural roots into the vibrant residential heart it is today. Originally part of a broader rural landscape, the area saw its transformation accelerate with the growth of Brisbane, attracting families seeking a balance between urban convenience and a touch of leafy tranquility. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the echoes of earlier times can be found in the enduring character of its older homes and the established streetscapes, a testament to decades of development. The local economy is primarily driven by retail and services, catering to the needs of its residents, with small pockets of light industry contributing to the area's industrious hum. Stafford is a place where the everyday rhythm of life, punctuated by school runs and weekend errands, unfolds with a quiet certainty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stafford, 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 Stafford, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Stafford includes the postcode (4053), 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 Stafford 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. |