Moving to the Maranoa

Located 480kms west of Brisbane, the Maranoa region is renowned for its prosperous rural lifestyle and friendly communities. The region has a population of around 12,688 but services a broader population of nearly 30,000 people across South-West Queensland.
The main business centre is in Roma with a population of 6,848. Other towns in the Maranoa, each with their own unique features, include lnjune, Mitchell, Surat, Wallumbilla, Yuleba, Mungallala, Jackson, Amby and Muckadilla.

Boundless opportunities in the Maranoa

Hear from locals in the Maranoa region how they have found boundless opportunity in SWQ.

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Maranoa Beef & Lamb located in Roma, South West Queensland

Roma Saleyards

The South West region is a critical contributor to the Queensland economy, and has the ingredients to play an even greater, more diversified role.

The region is thriving with the Gross Regional Product (GRP) for the Maranoa sitting at $2.19 billion and increasing every year. The Maranoa's economic foundations are built on a strong agricultural sector, mining and energy industries and health services. The upward trend experienced over the past ten years is predicted to continue making the Maranoa a great place for investors, residents and workers.
Thanks to its diverse and stable industry base, the region has experienced strong employment over the past decade with an unemployment rate of just 3.7%. By comparison Queensland's unemployment is around 7.3% and the Australian average is 6.7%. The Maranoa is constantly seeking skilled workers across a range of industries and sectors.
Hospital, medical and allied health services are geared up to meet the needs of the Maranoa population. There are hospitals at Roma (including Accident & Emergency) Wallumbilla, Mitchell, Surat and lnjune. Health and Social Services are the region's second biggest employer.