Cooranga
QLD 4408 • Queensland
About Cooranga
Cooranga is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Western Downs Region, situated approximately 256 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, 129 kilometres north-north-west of Toowoomba, and 54 kilometres north-north-east of Dalby. The locality encompasses around 360 square kilometres of agricultural land, and with a population of just 119 residents at the 2021 Census, it is one of the more remote and lightly settled areas in the Western Downs. The Dalby-Jandowae Road traverses the locality, providing its main road connection to surrounding townships.
The surrounding landscape is defined by the broad agricultural plains of the Western Downs, with Cooranga positioned within proximity of the Bunya Mountains to the south-east — one of Queensland's most significant natural landmarks, known for its ancient bunya pines, walking trails, and camping. Residents are largely self-reliant in day-to-day life, with Jandowae and Dalby serving as the nearest centres for shopping, schools, and essential services. The locality suits those drawn to broad-acre farming and pastoral life in a quiet, wide-open Queensland country setting.
Cooranga falls under postcode 4408 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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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4408
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4408 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4408; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Jandowae and Dalby are the nearest service centres N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Warrego Highway and Toowoomba Bypass provide the main route to Brisbane
A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this remote rural locality with no local shops or services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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90 Dennis Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Cooranga. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.