Upper Kedron, 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 Upper Kedron, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Upper Kedron |
| 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 | -27.4192 |
| Longitude | 152.91968 |
| Population | 4,089 |
| Density | 471.1 /km² |
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 4055 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 12 km west-northwest |
Upper Kedron is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,089. The locality covers an area of 8.7 km², giving a population density of about 471.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Upper Kedron is located at 27.4192°S, 152.9197°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4055.
Upper Kedron unfurls its verdant character under the vast Queensland sky, a landscape where gentle slopes meet the dappled shade of eucalypt forests. It lies 11.9 km west-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 298°T), and is situated 3.7 km north-west of The Gap. The air here carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of cicadas and the rustle of leaves that speaks of a place content in its own unfolding. Distant hills, cloaked in a soft, blue-grey haze, form a comforting backdrop, their contours blurring into the horizon as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in strokes of rose and gold. The land itself, a rich ochre beneath the green, feels ancient and enduring, hinting at the deep roots that hold it firm against the elements.
This locality, Upper Kedron, carries a history intertwined with the burgeoning growth of its neighbouring districts, its early development shaped by the fertile soil and the promise of agricultural pursuits. While no longer dominated by large-scale farming, echoes of that past linger in the occasional weathered fence line or the expansive blocks that still retain a rural feel. The local economy has diversified, with a growing residential character, yet the spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land remains. Its distinctive charm lies in this blend of established residential areas and the enduring presence of natural bushland, offering a sense of tranquil escape within easy reach of urban centres, a place where the quiet unfolding of everyday life is a subtle, yet profound, celebration.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Kedron, 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 Upper Kedron, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Kedron includes the postcode (4055), 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 Upper Kedron 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. |