Dalby, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dalby, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Dalby |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Western Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.14023 |
| Longitude | 151.24995 |
| Population | 12,758 |
| Density | 39.4 /km² |
| Area | 323.8 km² |
| Elevation | 343 m |
| Postcode | 4405 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 179 km west-northwest |
Dalby is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 12,758. The locality covers an area of 323.8 km², giving a population density of about 39.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 343 m above sea level. It lies approximately 179 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Dalby is located at 27.1402°S, 151.2500°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4405. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dalby basks in a vast, open sky, a place where the earth seems to exhale heat and the horizon stretches out, a pale watercolour wash against the blue. It lies 83.5 km north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 304°T), and is situated 57.0 km north-west of Oakey. The land here rolls gently, not with the dramatic drama of mountains, but with the quiet insistence of ancient, weathered country. Wide avenues, shaded by mature trees, offer a cool respite from the sun, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth. The character of Dalby is one of sturdy resilience, a town that has learned to thrive under a generous but demanding sun.
This is country shaped by wheat and wool, a legacy etched into the very rhythm of life here. Dalby has long been the agricultural heart of the Western Downs, its economy historically tied to the bounty of its fertile plains. The echoes of its pioneering past are subtle, found in the strong sense of community and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economic landscape is broadening, reflecting a modern Queensland spirit. The Bunya Mountains, a majestic natural landmark, lie a short drive away, offering a verdant contrast to the surrounding plains and drawing visitors to the region, adding another layer to Dalby's quiet charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalby, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dalby, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Dalby includes the postcode (4405), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Western Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dalby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |