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Thorneside

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Thorneside

Thorneside is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wakerley, 16km from Story Bridge.

Thorneside is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 3,706, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Thorneside sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thorneside to your route.

About Thorneside

Thorneside is a coastal urban locality in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Thorneside had a population of 3,877 people.

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Thorneside offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Thorneside located?

Thorneside is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.4878 latitude, 153.1982 longitude.

What is the population of Thorneside?

Thorneside has a population of approximately 3,706 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,706
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.4878, 153.1982

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Thorneside

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

16 km · about 20 min drive

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Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

43 km · about 50 min drive

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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Thorneside

  • 16 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 60 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
  • 73 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

Nearby Destinations

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Lota

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3 km awayPop. 11,719

Wakerley

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 8,325

Gumdale

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,083

Wellington Point

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 12,052

Wynnum West

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 12,018

Chandler

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,409

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