Tingalpa, 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 Tingalpa, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Tingalpa |
| 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 | -27.47361 |
| Longitude | 153.12506 |
| Population | 8,051 |
| Density | 895.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4173 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 10 km east |
Tingalpa is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,051. The locality covers an area of 9.0 km², giving a population density of about 895.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km east of Brisbane. Tingalpa is located at 27.4736°S, 153.1251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4173.
Tingalpa rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, its character shaped by the generous Brisbane River to its north and the distant, hazy outline of the McPherson Range to the south. It lies 9.8 km east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 92°T), and is situated 10.1 km north-west of Capalaba. The land here is a study in soft greens and ochres, a landscape where the air itself seems to hold a certain diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, as if filtering through a thousand unseen leaves. Broad swathes of suburban development now soften the edges of what was once more open country, but the underlying topography remains, a subtle testament to the way water has shaped this place over millennia, carving shallow depressions and guiding the drainage towards the grander waterway. The sounds of Tingalpa are a blend of the everyday – the murmur of traffic on arterial roads, the distant bark of a dog, the chirping symphony of unseen birds in the abundant trees – a quiet hum that speaks of a settled existence.
The history of Tingalpa is tied intrinsically to the fertile lands that once sustained its early settlers, an agricultural heartland that provided for the growing needs of Brisbane. For generations, dairying farms and orchards flourished here, their produce finding its way to burgeoning markets, the scent of ripening fruit and fresh milk a daily perfume. While the character of Tingalpa has evolved, with residential growth now dominating its landscape, echoes of this past remain. The local economy, while largely suburban now, still benefits from its strategic position, offering a convenient gateway for those travelling to and from the wider region, and the proximity to the river continues to draw people, offering a sense of connection to the natural currents that have always defined this part of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tingalpa, 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 Tingalpa, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tingalpa includes the postcode (4173), 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 Tingalpa 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. |