Stapylton, 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 Stapylton, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Stapylton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.73352 |
| Longitude | 153.24664 |
| Population | 431 |
| Density | 28.6 /km² |
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4207 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 37 km southeast |
Stapylton is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 431. The locality covers an area of 15.1 km², giving a population density of about 28.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km southeast of Brisbane. Stapylton is located at 27.7335°S, 153.2466°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4207.
Stapylton lies where the coastal plain begins its gentle incline towards the hinterland, a place where the air carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Pacific and the earth holds a rich, ochre hue. It lies 16.6 km north-north-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 346°T), and is situated 10.0 km south-south-west of Redland Bay. The landscape here is a mosaic of grazing paddocks, punctuated by stands of eucalypt and paperbark, their forms softened by the warm, humid air. Creeks, often little more than silver threads in the dry season, swell into broader, murmuring waterways after the rains, their banks lined with resilient native grasses that sway in the breeze. The quality of light in the late afternoon is a particular gift, a mellow gold that bleeds across the sky, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered homesteads.
Historically, Stapylton's story is intertwined with the fertile lands that attracted early settlers, their efforts initially focused on cattle grazing and dairy farming, a legacy still visible in the broad, green pastures. The region’s economy, though diversified now with some light industrial activity and a growing residential presence, retains a deep connection to the land, with market gardens and hobby farms still dotting the periphery. The proximity to the coast has always been a defining characteristic, influencing the pace of life and offering a constant, subtle reminder of the broader Gold Coast region’s vibrant, sun-drenched allure. This connection is not just geographical; it shapes the character of Stapylton, fostering a sense of groundedness and a quiet appreciation for the natural rhythms of the environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stapylton, 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 Stapylton, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Stapylton includes the postcode (4207), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast 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 Stapylton 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. |