Teelba
QLD 4423 • Queensland
About Teelba
Teelba is a remote rural locality in the Maranoa Region of western Queensland, situated approximately 300 kilometres west of Toowoomba and around 30 kilometres south-west of the small town of Tara. With a population of just 82 residents spread across more than 1,037 square kilometres, Teelba is a sparsely settled pastoral and farming area characteristic of Queensland's western plains. The locality sits within the federal electorate of Maranoa and the state electorate of Warrego, reflecting its firmly rural character.
The landscape of Teelba is defined by its role as a watershed, with Murilla Creek flowing north into the Condamine River drainage basin and Teelba Creek flowing south into the Moonie River system. The area is primarily used for broadacre grazing and cropping on the flat, open downs country. Teelba State School on Teelba Road provides local primary education, while residents travel to Tara or further afield for secondary schooling, shopping, and other services. Life in Teelba revolves around the land, offering wide open spaces and a quiet, self-reliant rural lifestyle.
Teelba falls under postcode 4423 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessed via Warrego Highway and local roads; Tara (30 km) is the nearest service town
A remote rural locality with no shops or footpaths; a vehicle is essential for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Clive Street
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Teelba Road