Thane, 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 Thane, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Thane |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.16015 |
| Longitude | 151.70266 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 38.1 km² |
| Elevation | 472 m |
| Postcode | 4370 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 151 km west-southwest |
Thane is a locality in the Southern Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 38.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 472 m above sea level. It lies approximately 151 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Thane is located at 28.1602°S, 151.7027°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Thane breathes the dry, crisp air of the Southern Downs, a landscape painted in ochre and muted greens where rolling hills, softened by generations of grazing, eventually yield to the steeper, darker ridges of the Dividing Range. It lies 71.1 km south-south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 29.1 km west-north-west of Rosenthal Heights. The sky here is a vast, unblemished canvas, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, theatrical shadows that lend a fleeting, almost melancholic grandeur to the scattered homesteads and fences. The very soil seems to hold the memory of ancient winds, a fine dust that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this corner of Queensland. The scattered trees, mostly eucalyptus and acacia, stand like stoic sentinels against the expansive horizons, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery whisper that is the constant soundtrack to life in Thane.
The prosperity of Thane has long been tethered to the land, its economy a sturdy blend of sheep and cattle grazing, the wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond the immediate horizon. For many years, the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, a quiet, enduring tradition that has shaped the character of its inhabitants. The railway line, a vital artery in days gone by, still traces its path through the region, a silent monument to a more bustling era, though its carriages now carry fewer passengers and more freight. There is a subtle resilience in Thane, a quiet strength forged in the face of isolation and the capricious nature of weather, a spirit that endures even as the world outside evolves at an ever-increasing pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Thane, 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 Thane, in the Southern Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Thane includes the postcode (4370), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Southern Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Thane 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. |