Chinchilla is a rural town in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, Australia, located on the Warrego Highway about 300 km west–northwest of Brisbane.

Quick Scoop: Where is Chinchilla QLD?

  • Chinchilla is in inland south‑west Queensland, in the Western Downs Region.
  • It sits on the Warrego Highway, roughly 300 km by road from Brisbane and around 160 km west‑northwest of Toowoomba.
  • The town is about 300 m above sea level and lies near Charlie’s Creek and the Condamine River, in a farming and grazing district.

In relation to other towns

  • Dalby is about 80 km to the southeast; Roma is around 180 km to the west.
  • It is part of the broader Darling Downs / Golden West touring region of Queensland.

A tiny bit of local flavour

  • Chinchilla is widely known as the “Melon Capital of Australia” and hosts a big Melon Festival every second February, which draws visitors from across Queensland.

Simple location summary

Chinchilla QLD = country town on the Warrego Highway, inland western Downs, about a 3.5–4 hour drive west of Brisbane.

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