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| Locality | Wacol |
| 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 | -27.58776 |
| Longitude | 152.91825 |
| Population | 3,822 |
| Density | 209.7 /km² |
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 4076 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 17 km southwest |
Wacol is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,822. The locality covers an area of 18.2 km², giving a population density of about 209.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km southwest of Brisbane. Wacol is located at 27.5878°S, 152.9183°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4076.
Wacol rests on the gentle slopes of Brisbane's western fringe, where the rich, red earth hints at a fertile past. It lies 5.9 km north-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 308°T), and is situated 9.7 km north-east of Redbank Plains. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, from the dappled sunlight filtering through scattered gum trees to the broader expanses of open land that stretch towards the horizon. A quiet hum of activity underpins the air, a feeling of purpose that is more felt than heard, especially as the afternoon sun begins to cast long shadows, painting the corrugated iron roofs in shades of ochre and burnt sienna. The air itself, carrying the faintest scent of damp earth and distant eucalypt, offers a sense of grounding, a connection to the land that has shaped this place for generations.
Historically, Wacol’s story is closely tied to the development of Brisbane’s western corridor, a region that once echoed with the clatter of industry and the steady progress of agriculture. It was a place where livelihoods were drawn from the soil, and the rhythm of the seasons dictated the pace of life, a rhythm still discernible in the quiet diligence of its present-day inhabitants. While the expansive farmlands have largely given way to urban expansion, the echoes of that agricultural heritage remain, a subtle undercurrent in the local economy that now embraces a diverse range of commercial and industrial enterprises. The wide, dusty roads that crisscross the area still bear witness to the journeys of countless travellers and the steady flow of goods that have defined Wacol's enduring spirit.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Wacol, 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 Wacol, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wacol includes the postcode (4076), 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 Wacol 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. |