Swanbank, 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 Swanbank, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Swanbank |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.6598 |
| Longitude | 152.81826 |
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 4306 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 29 km southwest |
Swanbank is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 18.8 km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km southwest of Brisbane. Swanbank is located at 27.6598°S, 152.8183°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4306.
Swanbank settles into the undulating terrain where the rich, red earth of Queensland begins its slow surrender to the broader plains. It lies 15.2 km west-south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 3.4 km west-south-west of Redbank Plains. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, the very colour of the soil clinging to the roots of hardy eucalyptus and the sparse, sun-bleached grasses that stretch towards the horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost papery warmth, a scent of dust and distant gum leaves that seems to settle deep in the lungs. The houses, often painted in pale, sun-resistant shades, appear as scattered punctuation marks against this vast, quiet canvas, their verandahs offering a respite from the relentless, yet somehow comforting, Australian sun.
The story of Swanbank is etched in the coal that once lay beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its character and its economy for generations. For many years, the rumble of heavy machinery and the dust clouds rising from the mines were the soundtrack to life in this corner of Ipswich. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, their influence lingers, a palpable sense of hard work and a connection to the earth's deep reserves. The local economy now navigates a different path, with agricultural endeavours and a growing residential presence providing a new rhythm. The nearby waterways, often mere trickles in the dry season but swelling with life after the rains, whisper tales of a different kind of sustenance, a reminder of the enduring power of the land itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Swanbank, 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 Swanbank, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Swanbank includes the postcode (4306), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich 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 Swanbank 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. |