South West Queensland
Region in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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South West Queensland is a remote region in the Australian state of Queensland which covers 319,808 km2 (123,479 sq mi).[1] The region lies to the south of Central West Queensland and west of the Darling Downs and includes the Maranoa district and parts of the Channel Country. The area is noted for its cattle grazing, cotton farming, opal mining and oil and gas deposits.
South West Queensland Queensland | |
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Population | 26,489 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 0.0828278/km2 (0.214523/sq mi) |
Area | 319,808 km2 (123,478.6 sq mi) |
LGA(s) | Maranoa Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Paroo, Shire of Murweh, Shire of Bulloo, Shire of Quilpie |
State electorate(s) | Warrego |
Federal division(s) | Maranoa |
At the federal level the whole region is encompassed by the Division of Maranoa. Local Government areas included in the region are Maranoa Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Paroo, Shire of Murweh, Shire of Bulloo and the Shire of Quilpie. South West Queensland has a population of 26,489.[1]
The region is serviced by the ABC Western Queensland radio station.