Wooloowin, 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 Wooloowin, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Wooloowin |
| 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 | -27.41958 |
| Longitude | 153.04215 |
| Population | 3,857 |
| Density | 3604.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 4030 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 6 km north-northeast |
Wooloowin is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,857. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 3604.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km north-northeast of Brisbane. Wooloowin is located at 27.4196°S, 153.0421°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4030.
Wooloowin rests on a gentle rise, its character defined by the dappled light filtering through mature fig trees and the quiet hum of suburban life. It lies 5.9 km north-north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 16°T), and is situated 11.4 km south of Bracken Ridge. The streets here are a pleasingly irregular grid, curving around the contours of the land, with well-kept gardens spilling over low fences, their colours a vibrant splash against the weathered brickwork of older homes. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a mix of blooming jasmine and the distant, salty tang of the sea, a reminder of its proximity to the coast. You can feel the subtle incline of the terrain underfoot as you walk, a constant, almost imperceptible negotiation with the earth that shapes the way homes are oriented and streets are laid out.
This locality, established in the late 19th century as a residential subdivision, has a history woven into the broader development of Brisbane. Its economy has always been primarily residential, a place where families have put down roots, drawn by the promise of a settled life away from the immediate bustle of the city centre, yet close enough for convenience. The distinctive character of Wooloowin lies in its enduring appeal as a comfortable, established suburb, a place that has seen generations grow and change, retaining its leafy charm. The local shops, though modest, serve as neighbourhood hubs, places where familiar faces greet each other, and the rhythm of the day is dictated by school runs and the opening hours of the baker and the butcher, a testament to a community that values connection.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wooloowin, 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 Wooloowin, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wooloowin includes the postcode (4030), 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 Wooloowin 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. |