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Karara

QLD 4352 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
353.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet

About Karara

Karara is a small rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 50.6 kilometres west of Warwick and 208 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The locality spans a large 353.1 square kilometres of Darling Downs farming country at an elevation of around 477 metres, and recorded a population of 128 in the 2021 Census. Karara falls within the Southern Downs Regional Council area, forming part of the productive agricultural belt between Warwick and Inglewood.

Karara is home to the Karara State School, serving the educational needs of local farming families in this dispersed rural community. The surrounding country is dominated by grain and cotton cropping alongside cattle grazing, reflecting the wider agricultural character of the Southern Downs. Residents rely on Warwick as their primary regional service centre for shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling, a comfortable drive to the east via the Cunningham Highway corridor.

Karara falls under postcode 4352 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba North electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Toowoomba North
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 151.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
353.59 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — Warwick Approx. 40 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
208 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via Cunningham Highway through Warwick. Warwick is the nearest service hub.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this dispersed rural locality with no footpath or retail infrastructure.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karara QLD known for? +

Karara is known as a small farming community on Queensland's Southern Downs, with a state school serving local agricultural families and a landscape dominated by grain, cotton, and cattle properties.

How far is Karara from Brisbane? +

Karara is approximately 208 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Cunningham Highway through Warwick.

Does Karara have public transport? +

Karara has no public transport services. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Warwick (approximately 51 km east) serving as the nearest regional centre with transport connections.

What is the population of Karara QLD? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 people in Karara across its 353 square kilometre locality on the Southern Downs.

Is Karara a good place to live? +

Karara suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on the Southern Downs, with farming community ties and a local state school, though all major services require a trip to Warwick or further afield.

What is the postcode for Karara QLD? +

The postcode for Karara, Queensland is 4352.