Queensland, by local government area
Select a local government area on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
22 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Queensland, Australia?
The atlas lists 22 prisons, jails and detention centres in Queensland, Australia, including 17 prisons and 2 young offender institutions.
How many police stations are in Queensland, Australia?
307 police units are listed for Queensland, Australia, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Queensland, Australia?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Australia. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which local government area has the most facilities?
Brisbane, with 7 prisons and jails and 40 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 8 entries of 22. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
What specialised facilities are there in Queensland, Australia?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison and 2 young offender institutions here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Queensland, Australia has the most prisons?
Brisbane has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 4 towns with at least one.
How is Queensland, Australia divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Queensland, Australia by local government area, following official administrative boundaries; 65 local government areas currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the local government area where it is located; Brisbane is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in Queensland, Australia?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 307 police units here. Open a local government area to see the units in each area.