Tipton, 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 Tipton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
| Locality | Tipton |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Toowoomba Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.46444 |
| Longitude | 151.26325 |
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 51.8 km² |
| Elevation | 352 m |
| Postcode | 4405 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 174 km west |
Tipton is a locality in the Toowoomba Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 39. The locality covers an area of 51.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 352 m above sea level. It lies approximately 174 km west of Brisbane. Tipton is located at 27.4644°S, 151.2632°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4405. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tipton unfolds across a gentle incline, where the rich, ochre-red earth of the Darling Downs begins its slow, patient journey towards the horizon. It lies 68.6 km west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 279°T), and is situated 36.1 km south of Dalby. The landscape here is a study in subtle, rolling contours, punctuated by stands of mature eucalyptus, their silvery-green foliage catching the light with a soft, almost ethereal glow, especially in the late afternoon. The air, carrying the dry, clean scent of sun-baked grass and distant cattle, feels light and expansive, a constant reminder of the wide-open sky that presides over this rural expanse. Farming properties, delineated by neat fences and windbreaks, stretch out in broad swathes, their cultivated fields a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, hinting at the diligent work of those who tend this land.
Historically, Tipton's character is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy forged by early settlers who recognised the fertility of these plains. The local economy continues to revolve around primary production, with wheat, sorghum, and cattle grazing forming the backbone of its prosperity, each harvest and herd a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet hum of machinery from distant farm sheds and the occasional rumble of a grain truck passing through speak of a continuing narrative of hard work and sustenance. The spirit of Tipton lies not in ostentatious displays, but in the quiet resilience of its landscape and the steadfast dedication of its inhabitants, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tipton, 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 Tipton, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Tipton includes the postcode (4405), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Toowoomba Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Tipton 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. |