Warra

QLD 4411 • Queensland

180
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
196.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Warra

Warra is a small rural locality on Queensland's Darling Downs, situated approximately 50 kilometres west of Dalby and 220 kilometres west of Brisbane. Covering nearly 200 square kilometres of fertile black-soil plains, the area supports a population of around 180 people and is primarily devoted to dryland grain cropping, cotton, and cattle grazing. The locality sits in the broader Western Downs region, an agricultural powerhouse characterised by wide open skies and productive farming land.

Life in Warra revolves around the agricultural calendar and strong rural community ties, with residents typically involved in broad-acre farming or support services for the agricultural sector. The township includes a small general store and community hall, while Dalby to the east provides the full range of services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. The surrounding Darling Downs landscape is striking in its scale, with endless flat plains and dramatic sunsets that define outback Queensland.

Warra falls under postcode 4411 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4411
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.01°, 150.81°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
196.90 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest Queensland Rail service is at Dalby (~50km east) or Toowoomba (~150km east)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; access via Warrego Highway through Dalby and Toowoomba

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural locality; very limited footpaths; private vehicle required for all practical travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
180
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

Where is Warra QLD located? +

Warra is a rural locality on the Darling Downs in Queensland, approximately 50 kilometres west of Dalby and 220 kilometres west of Brisbane, along the Warrego Highway.

What is the main industry in Warra? +

Warra's economy is based on agriculture, particularly dryland grain cropping (wheat, sorghum, chickpeas), cotton farming, and cattle grazing on the fertile Darling Downs black-soil plains.

What is the population of Warra QLD? +

Warra has a population of approximately 180 people according to the 2021 Census, typical of small agricultural communities on the Darling Downs.