Cameby
QLD 4413 • Queensland
About Cameby
Cameby is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 21 kilometres west-northwest of Chinchilla and 32 kilometres east of Miles, in the heart of the Surat Basin — one of Australia's most significant coal and gas regions. The locality covers 137 square kilometres and had a population of around 53 residents at the 2021 census, largely associated with the nearby Cameby Downs open-cut coal mine, one of Queensland's major coking coal operations. The surrounding landscape is characterised by vast agricultural plains, dry eucalypt woodland, and the industrial infrastructure of the resource sector.
The Cameby Downs Mine, operated in the broader area, is a key employer and shapes much of the economic character of the region. Outside the resource sector, the land supports dryland cropping and cattle grazing typical of the Western Downs. Chinchilla is the nearest town for services — offering schools, supermarkets, medical facilities, and community amenities — while Dalby (102 km to the southeast) and Toowoomba (201 km away) serve as regional hubs for higher-order services. Cameby suits those working in the resources sector or farming industry who value wide open spaces and a quiet rural way of life.
Cameby falls under postcode 4413 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Chinchilla is the nearest service centre (21 km). Miles is 32 km west. The Warrego Highway provides regional connectivity.
A purely rural locality with no local shops, footpaths, or public transport. All daily needs require a drive to Chinchilla or Miles.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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3173 Burra Burri Creek Road
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88 Oak Street
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7 Tara Road
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36-38 Bell Street
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74 Middle Street