Darling Downs & South West Queensland

Primary production flourishes in South West Queensland thanks to its fertile soils, offering strong opportunities for trade, investment, and value-added production.

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Darling Downs & South West Queensland snapshot

Area	380,000 km²
Population	276,000
Key city/town	Toowoomba
Local government	12 areas

Overview

Known for fine wines, fresh produce and major beef and cotton operations, this region covers nearly 400,000km², from the Great Dividing Range to the South Australian border.

Key towns and cities – Toowoomba and Dalby
Size – 380,000km² (153,000mi²) of prime agricultural and grazing land and mineral resources
Key transport and logistics hub – with regular international freight flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, alongside direct road and rail access to Sydney and Melbourne
Major exporter of fresh produce to Asian markets
New strengths - Food production and processing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture technology

Region Advisors

Toowoomba, Darling Downs and South West

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