Tennyson, 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 Tennyson, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Tennyson |
| 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 | -27.52697 |
| Longitude | 153.00151 |
| Population | 584 |
| Density | 449.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4105 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 7 km south-southwest |
Tennyson is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 584. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 449.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Tennyson is located at 27.5270°S, 153.0015°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4105.
Tennyson unfolds in a gently sloping landscape, where the rich alluvial plains meet the subtle rise of Brisbane's western fringe. It lies 6.7 km south-south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 201°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-north-east of Forest Lake. The air here carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the rustle of leaves in the mature trees that line the streets, their branches often adorned with epiphytic ferns that catch the filtered sunlight. The houses, many with their deep verandahs and weathered timber, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, a quiet acknowledgement of the land's enduring presence. The soil, a deep, dark loam, promises fertility, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that lend a painterly quality to the gardens and the occasional glimpse of the Brisbane River snaking its way through the neighbouring suburbs.
Historically, Tennyson was shaped by its proximity to the river and the fertile land that drew early settlers seeking opportunity. Its economy, for much of its past, was tied to agriculture, with market gardens and orchards flourishing, a legacy still hinted at in the names of some local streets. More recently, Tennyson has become a residential precinct, a place where families have put down roots, drawn by its leafy character and its comparatively tranquil pace within the bustling city. The suburb’s unique character is also marked by its connection to sporting heritage, with significant facilities drawing crowds and a sense of shared occasion, particularly on warmer days when the call of the river seems to beckon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tennyson, 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 Tennyson, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tennyson includes the postcode (4105), 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 Tennyson 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. |