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Cameby

QLD 4413 • Queensland

53
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
136.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMiningPastoralResource Sector

About Cameby

Cameby is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 21 kilometres west-northwest of Chinchilla and 32 kilometres east of Miles, in the heart of the Surat Basin — one of Australia's most significant coal and gas regions. The locality covers 137 square kilometres and had a population of around 53 residents at the 2021 census, largely associated with the nearby Cameby Downs open-cut coal mine, one of Queensland's major coking coal operations. The surrounding landscape is characterised by vast agricultural plains, dry eucalypt woodland, and the industrial infrastructure of the resource sector.

The Cameby Downs Mine, operated in the broader area, is a key employer and shapes much of the economic character of the region. Outside the resource sector, the land supports dryland cropping and cattle grazing typical of the Western Downs. Chinchilla is the nearest town for services — offering schools, supermarkets, medical facilities, and community amenities — while Dalby (102 km to the southeast) and Toowoomba (201 km away) serve as regional hubs for higher-order services. Cameby suits those working in the resources sector or farming industry who value wide open spaces and a quiet rural way of life.

Cameby falls under postcode 4413 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.63°, 150.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
136.84 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
301 km
By Train
N/A – no passenger rail service
By Bus
N/A – no scheduled bus service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min to Brisbane; 20 min to Chinchilla
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 15 min to Brisbane; 20 min to Chinchilla

🛣️ Chinchilla is the nearest service centre (21 km). Miles is 32 km west. The Warrego Highway provides regional connectivity.

Walkability Car Dependent

A purely rural locality with no local shops, footpaths, or public transport. All daily needs require a drive to Chinchilla or Miles.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
53
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cameby known for? +

Cameby is associated with the Cameby Downs Coal Mine and the broader coal seam gas and mining industry of Queensland's Surat Basin. The surrounding land also supports dryland cropping and cattle grazing on the Western Downs.

How far is Cameby from Chinchilla? +

Cameby is approximately 21 kilometres west-north-west of Chinchilla in Queensland's Western Downs Region, about a 20-minute drive.

Does Cameby have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Cameby. Residents and workers rely on private vehicles, with Chinchilla being the nearest town for all services and amenities.

What is the population of Cameby? +

The 2021 Census recorded 53 residents in Cameby, a small locality whose population is primarily associated with agricultural and resource sector operations.

Is Cameby a good place to live? +

Cameby is a small rural and resource sector locality suited to those employed in the mining or agriculture industries on the Western Downs. It has no local amenities and relies entirely on Chinchilla for services.

What is the postcode for Cameby? +

The postcode for Cameby is 4413, covering parts of the Western Downs Region near Chinchilla in Queensland.