Westmar
QLD 4422 • Queensland
About Westmar
Westmar is a small rural locality in the Maranoa region of southern Queensland, situated approximately 460 kilometres west of Brisbane near the town of Tara. The locality covers around 503 square kilometres of open black soil and mulga country and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the Western Downs agricultural zone, used for cereal cropping, cotton, and cattle grazing on the semi-arid western plains.
Tara, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, provides a general store, hotel, school, and community facilities, while Dalby (roughly 100 kilometres to the east) offers more comprehensive services. The surrounding Western Downs district is a major cropping region with brigalow and mulga scrub country supporting both dryland and irrigated agriculture. A private vehicle is essential.
Westmar falls under postcode 4422 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Leichhardt Highway and Warrego Highway provide road access to Brisbane
No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Tara or Dalby.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Sara Street
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18425 Moonie Highway