Miles, 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 Miles, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Miles |
| 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 | -26.72963 |
| Longitude | 150.15203 |
| Population | 2,030 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 438.2 km² |
| Elevation | 309 m |
| Postcode | 4415 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 296 km west-northwest |
Miles is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,030. The locality covers an area of 438.2 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 309 m above sea level. It lies approximately 296 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Miles is located at 26.7296°S, 150.1520°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4415. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Miles sprawls across a landscape of vast, gently undulating plains, where the earth itself seems to breathe under a sky that can shift from an almost impossibly pale blue to a bruised, dramatic purple at dusk. It lies 200.5 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 297°T), and is situated 46.8 km west of Chinchilla. The dominant colours are the ochre of the soil, the deep greens of hardy grazing stock and the paler, silvery hues of the scattered eucalyptus trees that punctuate the horizon. A gentle breeze, carrying the dry scent of sun-baked grass and a hint of distant cattle, whispers through the sparse streetscape. The character of Miles is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the horizon stretches out with an invitation to contemplation.
The economic lifeblood of Miles has long been tied to the land, with cattle grazing and grain production forming the backbone of its prosperity. This region’s history is etched in the weathered timber of its older buildings and the sturdy foundations of its present-day enterprises, a testament to generations who have worked this earth. For many travellers, Miles is a welcome pause on a long journey, a place to refuel and perhaps sample some of the local produce, often showcasing the bounty of the surrounding agricultural heartland. The town holds a quiet pride in its agricultural heritage, a connection that is palpable in the way the community gathers and the conversations that drift from open doorways, a subtle reminder of the enduring spirit of the Western Downs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Miles, 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 Miles, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Miles includes the postcode (4415), 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 Miles 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. |