Location Profiles

Darling Downs-West Moreton Health Service District

MILES

Miles is a small country town located in the heart of the western downs region of Queensland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for the Murilla Shire, ideally situated on the crossroads of the Warrego and Leichhardt Highways. Originally named “Dogwood Crossing” after a nearby creek, Miles is now referred to as the “crossroads of the golden west” and is a popular resting place for travellers. Miles supports a diverse array of industries, including dairying, fruit growing, wheat, sheep, cattle, timber and bentonite clay mining. Located in the centre of a native wildflower region, Miles offers a relaxed country lifestyle with good amenities in scenic surroundings.

Population: 1,200

Queensland Health facilities in District: 19

• Read more about Miles’ key Queensland Health facility Miles Health Service
  
• Read more aboutDarling Downs - West Moreton Health Service District

Services

• 6 education facilities (Preparatory Year (non-compulsory) followed by Year 1 to Year 12) including an environmental education centre
  
• Childcare facilities
  
• Community clubs, including QCWA
  
• Murilla Community Centre
  
• Museums and art galleries
  
• Library
  
• Places of worship
  
• Banking facilities
  
• Police station
  
• Australia Post
  
• Shopping facilities

Sporting & Recreation

• Sporting clubs and facilities including swimming, tennis, golf, abseiling, bowling
  
• Crossroads Home and Leisure Centre
  
• Miles Historical Village
  
• Miles Wildflower Festival, held in September
  
• Dogwood Crossing
  
• Teys Art Gallery
  
• 4wd driving
  
• Bushwalking, camping, fishing, bird watching
  
• Fossicking
  
• Canoeing

Location

338 km north west of Brisbane
129 km north west of Dalby
212 km north west of Toowoomba

Access

		Charter only

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