Columboola
QLD 4415 • Queensland
About Columboola
Columboola is a small rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated along the Warrego Highway approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Miles and around 340 kilometres west of Brisbane. The locality spans approximately 250 square kilometres of flat, open pastoral country and recorded a population of 68 at the 2021 Census. The Warrego Highway and the parallel Western railway line both pass through the locality, connecting it to the regional centres of Miles to the west and Dalby and Toowoomba to the east.
The Western Downs has a strong agricultural heritage, and Columboola reflects this with cattle and cereal farming as the dominant land uses. The locality is also home to the Columboola Solar Farm, a large-scale renewable energy facility on former grazing land, as well as Columboola Country, which offers rural tourism and farm-stay accommodation. Miles, approximately 10 kilometres to the west, provides essential services including shops, schools, a hospital, and community facilities, while the Miles Historical Village and Museum celebrates the region's pioneer heritage.
Columboola falls under postcode 4415 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Greyhound / regional coach — Brisbane / Toowoomba Toowoomba approx. 2 hr 30 min; Brisbane approx. 3 hr 45 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway is the main road link. Miles (10 km west) is the nearest service town. Toowoomba is approx. 211 km east.
Columboola has no local retail or services — a private vehicle is required for all daily needs, with Miles being the primary destination for shopping and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pine Street
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Constance Street