Kowguran
QLD 4415 • Queensland
About Kowguran
Kowguran is a small rural locality in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Miles and 50 kilometres west of Chinchilla. Covering around 173 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the Condamine River catchment country of the Western Darling Downs, where cereal cropping, cattle grazing, and the expanding coal seam gas industry underpin the regional economy.
The Western Downs region has experienced significant economic activity in recent decades through the development of coal seam gas fields, alongside the traditional grain-growing and cattle industries. Miles serves as the service centre for the district, providing schools, supermarkets, and connections to the Warrego Highway linking to Toowoomba and Brisbane. Kowguran offers a quiet agricultural and pastoral lifestyle in the heart of south-west Queensland's productive farming and energy country.
Kowguran 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
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Miles N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway connects east via Chinchilla and Toowoomba to Brisbane. Miles is the nearest local service centre.
No local services; a vehicle is essential for all needs, with Miles approximately 25km away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pine Street
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Constance Street