Tanah Merah, 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 Tanah Merah, in the Logan City local government area.
| Locality | Tanah Merah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.67076 |
| Longitude | 153.16971 |
| Population | 4,698 |
| Density | 1162.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 4128 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 26 km south-southeast |
Tanah Merah is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,698. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 1162.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Tanah Merah is located at 27.6708°S, 153.1697°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4128.
Tanah Merah lies as a quiet expanse of Queensland land, its character shaped by the gentle sweep of the Logan River and the fertile plains that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 20.9 km east-south-east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 106°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Capalaba. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and sun-baked grass, particularly noticeable in the late afternoon when shadows begin to lengthen and the colours of the paddocks deepen to shades of ochre and rust. Hedges of native shrubs, their leaves a dusty green, mark property lines, and the occasional cluster of gum trees, their bark peeling like old parchment, offer pockets of shade. The landscape itself is a study in subtle gradients, a soft undulation rather than dramatic peaks, giving a sense of peaceful enclosure.
The history of Tanah Merah is a story of sustenance and adaptation, deeply entwined with the rich alluvial soils deposited by the Logan River over millennia. For generations, this land has been a source of livelihood, first through farming – cattle grazing and the cultivation of crops that thrive in the subtropical climate. Later, as Logan City grew, Tanah Merah's proximity to developing urban centres began to influence its economic fabric, with a shift towards residential development and smaller-scale agricultural ventures. The legacy of this agricultural past is still visible in the weathered farm fences and the quiet lanes that wind through the area, hinting at a time when the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The distinctive terracotta tiles that crown many of the newer homes are a subtle nod to the name 'Tanah Merah', meaning 'red earth' in Malay, a reminder of the rich, iron-rich soil that forms the very foundation of this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tanah Merah, 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 Tanah Merah, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tanah Merah includes the postcode (4128), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan 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 Tanah Merah 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. |