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| Locality | Underwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.60636 |
| Longitude | 153.11135 |
| Population | 6,285 |
| Density | 1496.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 4119 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 17 km south-southeast |
Underwood is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,285. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 1496.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Underwood is located at 27.6064°S, 153.1113°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4119.
Underwood unfolds with a quiet resilience, a place where the suburban edge of Logan City meets a gentler, more yielding terrain. It lies 14.4 km east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 84°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-west of Capalaba. The land here is not dramatic, but rather a thoughtful composition of broad, grassy expanses and clusters of mature eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and brown. Roads curve with a natural flow, following the subtle contours of the earth, and the air often carries the scent of damp soil after a rain shower, a refreshing counterpoint to the humid Queensland warmth. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants through the leaves, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a sense of depth and peace to the everyday scene.
The story of Underwood is one of gradual cultivation and connection to the fertile ground that has sustained it. Originally part of a larger agricultural landscape, the area's development has been shaped by the steady growth of Brisbane's southern corridor, transforming pastures and market gardens into a vibrant residential precinct. While large-scale farming has largely receded, the echoes of its past can still be found in the names of streets and the occasional remnant of a more rural past. The local economy now thrives on the diverse needs of its growing population, with a focus on retail, services, and the construction that continues to shape its evolving character, a testament to the enduring appeal of this accessible corner of Queensland.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Underwood, Queensland. 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 Underwood, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for Underwood includes the postcode (4119), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan 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 Underwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |