Darling Downs - Maranoa
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A REGION WITH ATTRACTIVE INLAND CITIES AND PEACEFUL RURAL TOWNS
Darling Downs is a farming region in southern Queensland located west of the Dividing Range. It includes the areas of Goondiwindi, Toowoomba, Southern Downs and Western Downs. The towns that concentrate most of the population are around Toowoomba and Warwick.
The Darling Downs landscape is dominated by hills, crops, creeks and bush. Living in this region during retirement means having natural and heritage attractions right at the doorstep, like the Goomburra State Forest and the famous Queen Mary Falls in the Main Range National Park. There are also lively urban hubs to retire to, like the large inland city of Toowoomba. Here retirees can enjoy many beautiful green areas, shops and cafes.
Maranoa is also located in south Queensland, at approximately 500km west of Brisbane, and offers some great advantages to retirees. The region comprises interesting rural towns like Roma, lnjune, Amby, Surat, Wallumbilla and Muckadilla. Locals enjoy living in friendly communities with a peaceful country lifestyle.
Maranoa also offers affordable homes and easy connections to Toowoomba and Brisbane. Senior citizens and retirees benefit from having good health services and facilities in the area, like the Roma Hospital.
