Killarney
QLD 4373 • Queensland
About Killarney
Killarney is a rural town in Queensland's Southern Downs Region, situated on the Condamine River approximately 34 kilometres south-east of Warwick and 177 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The town sits at an elevation of 507 metres in the Darling Downs, close to the Queensland–New South Wales border, and covers a broad locality of around 78 square kilometres. With a population of 918 recorded in the 2021 census, Killarney maintains the character of a close-knit agricultural community established in the 1870s and rooted in pastoral and forestry history.
The town's greatest natural asset is its proximity to Queen Mary Falls in the Main Range National Park, where Spring Creek plunges 40 metres into a lush valley — a popular destination for day-trippers and bushwalkers. Killarney enjoys a mild highland climate with cool winters and warm summers, attracting those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle away from the coast. The township offers essential services including a primary school, local shops, and community facilities, and is well-regarded for its scenic hill country and the strong pastoral traditions that still define life in the Southern Downs.
Killarney falls under postcode 4373 and is governed by the Southern Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Warwick / regional connections Approx. 40 min to Warwick
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via New England Highway through Warwick; car is essential for daily commuting
Most errands require a car; the township has basic local services but limited footpath infrastructure
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Acacia Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Southern Downs Local Government Area, which contains Killarney. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.