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Darling Downs & South West Queensland snapshot
| Area | 380,000 km² |
| Population | 276,000 |
| Key city/town | Toowoomba |
| Local government | 12 areas |
Overview
Known for fine wines, fresh produce and stunning wildflowers, this region covers nearly 400,000km², from the Great Dividing Range to the South Australian border.
- Key towns and cities – Toowoomba and Dalby
- Size – 380,000km² (153,000mi²) of prime agricultural and grazing land and mineral resources
- Home to major beef and cotton operations – producing around A$3.2 billion of agricultural output in 2018–19
- Key transport and logistics hub – with regular international freight flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, alongside direct road and rail access to Sydney and Melbourne
- Major exporter of fresh produce to Asian markets
- New strengths - Food processing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture technology
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