The terrain varies from 230 to 790 metres (750 to 2,590 ft) with the lower elevations generally in the east of the locality, rising higher toward the ridgeline of the Great Dividing Range.

[4] There are three named peaks: The land use is almost entirely grazing on native vegetation.

[9] The Gatton–Clifton Road enters the locality from the north (Fordsdale) and exits to the south (Hirstglen).

[11] West Haldon Provisional School opened on 7 April 1896 with 17 students under head teacher Bernard MacGinley.

It closed on 18 September 1949 due to low student numbers.