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| Locality | Durah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Western Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.31426 |
| Longitude | 150.93681 |
| Area | 419.0 km² |
| Postcode | 4413 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 244 km west-northwest |
Durah is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 419.0 km². It lies approximately 244 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Durah is located at 26.3143°S, 150.9368°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4413. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Durah lies in a landscape that breathes with the quiet persistence of the Western Downs. It lies 171.1 km north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 324°T), and is situated 57.7 km north-north-east of Chinchilla. Here, the land rolls gently, not in dramatic sweeps, but in a series of subtle undulations that catch the afternoon sun in shifting patterns of ochre and pale gold. Scrubby ironbarks and scattered cypress pines punctuate the horizon, their silhouettes softened by the hazy distance, while patches of hardy native grasses carpet the earth, their dry rustle a constant, low murmur on the breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of eucalyptus and the ever-present hint of sun-baked earth, a testament to the region's enduring resilience.
The story of Durah is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that once defined this country, the echoes of sheep and cattle grazing still resonating in the broad, open spaces. While agriculture, particularly grain production, now forms the backbone of the local economy, the spirit of self-sufficiency and the quiet determination of those who have worked this land for generations remain. Travellers passing through Durah might notice the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line its main street, each one a quiet sentinel of time, and the palpable sense of community that underpins daily life, where neighbours still know and support one another. The twilight here possesses a particular magic, as the sky bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, casting long shadows that stretch across the vast, open country, a daily benediction upon Durah.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Durah, Queensland. 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 Durah, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Durah includes the postcode (4413), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Western Downs Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Durah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |