Townson, 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 Townson, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
| Locality | Townson |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Lockyer Valley Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.90768 |
| Longitude | 152.3735 |
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 92.4 km² |
| Elevation | 536 m |
| Postcode | 4341 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 80 km southwest |
Townson is a locality in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 40. The locality covers an area of 92.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 536 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km southwest of Brisbane. Townson is located at 27.9077°S, 152.3735°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4341. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Townson rests at the foot of rolling hills, where the rich, red earth of the Lockyer Valley begins its gentle descent. It lies 56.8 km south-east of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 133°T), and is situated 23.5 km west of Kalbar. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops mingled with the earthy perfume of damp soil after a recent shower. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-generous Queensland sky, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the patchwork quilt of farms, the emerald green of sorghum fields contrasting with the more muted golds and browns of grazing land. The landscape is a testament to patient cultivation, a place where the land yields its bounty under a sky that can shift from brilliant blue to the bruised purples of an approaching storm with remarkable speed. A quiet hum permeates the day, the distant rumble of a ute on a gravel track, the occasional lowing of cattle, the whisper of wind through the tall grasses.
The history of Townson is entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a story of early settlers drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity. For generations, this land has been worked, its productivity underpinning the local economy through diverse farming enterprises, from dairy and beef to horticulture. The legacy of those who first cleared and tilled the soil is evident in the enduring strength of the community, a resilience forged through shared endeavour and an intimate understanding of the land's cycles. While the primary focus remains on agriculture, the unique character of Townson is also shaped by its proximity to neighbouring districts, fostering a sense of interconnectedness that defines its place within the broader regional tapestry. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, dependable pulse that has sustained Townson through the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Townson, 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 Townson, in the Lockyer Valley Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Townson includes the postcode (4341), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Lockyer Valley 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 Townson 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. |