Weir River, 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 Weir River, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Weir River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Western Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.72108 |
| Longitude | 150.63232 |
| Area | 570.0 km² |
| Postcode | 4406 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 237 km west |
Weir River is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 570.0 km². It lies approximately 237 km west of Brisbane. Weir River is located at 27.7211°S, 150.6323°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4406. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Weir River lies in a broad, sweeping basin where the land begins to fold gently towards the west. It lies 131.1 km west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 262°T), and is situated 55.9 km south-south-east of Tara. The earth here is a rich ochre, a colour that deepens under the midday sun, stretching out in an immense, unbroken canvas of undulating plains. Scattered stands of ironbark and spotted gum dot the landscape, their rough bark a stark contrast to the smooth, pale grasses that carpet the ground, rippling like a silent sea in the ever-present breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, and as evening approaches, the sky bleeds into hues of apricot and rose, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the terrain.
The story of Weir River is inextricably linked to the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, the land here proving fertile ground for sheep and cattle grazing. For generations, the rhythm of life in Weir River has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the flock, a quiet perseverance etched into the character of the place. The local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, has found new avenues in niche tourism, drawing travellers seeking an authentic taste of the Queensland bush. Nearby, the stark beauty of the regional national park offers a glimpse into the country’s ancient heart, its rugged terrain a reminder of the forces that shaped this land long before human habitation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Weir River, 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 Weir River, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Weir River includes the postcode (4406), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Western Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Weir River 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. |