Dulacca
QLD 4425 • Queensland
About Dulacca
Dulacca is a small rural town and locality on Queensland's Darling Downs, situated in the Western Downs Region approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 43 kilometres west of Miles. The locality spans an extensive 438 square kilometres of open agricultural land and is bisected by both the Warrego Highway and the Western railway line, with Dulacca railway station serving the community. With a 2021 Census population of 131 people, Dulacca is a typical small outback Queensland town where grain farming, cattle grazing, and rural industries are the mainstays of local life.
The town's name is believed to derive from the Aboriginal word doolucah, meaning "emu nest," reflecting a deep connection to the land and its First Nations heritage. Dulacca's main landmarks include the Dulacca Hotel — a classic Queensland pub with walled verandas — and a war memorial honouring the town's community history. Residents rely on Miles to the east for most shopping, schools, and services, while the wide open plains and big skies of the Western Downs provide the backdrop for a quintessential outback Queensland lifestyle.
Dulacca falls under postcode 4425 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Miles ~30 min by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway traverses the town; Miles is the nearest service centre 43km east; Roma is 98km west
Very small outback town where a car is essential for all services beyond the local pub; residents travel to Miles for most needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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North Road