Warra
QLD 4411 • Queensland
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 Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car essential; access via Warrego Highway through Dalby and Toowoomba
Small rural locality; very limited footpaths; private vehicle required for all practical travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Robinson Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Warra. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.