Dalby - “Hub of the Downs”  

With a population of approximately 10,500 residents, Dalby is known as “The Hub of the Downs”.  The Dalby area has an Aboriginal population of approximately 1000 in the community.  While enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of country living, Dalby is approximately 215 kilometers west of Brisbane and approximately 85 kilometers west of Toowoomba.

As a well known farming region, Dalby is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to grow both winter and summer crops in the same soil, in the one year.  The region is a major cereal and cotton growing area.

Dalby has a diverse range of clubs, organisations, health services and churches.  Dalby offers first class sporting facilities and excellent educational facilities.

Dalby has many tourist destinations including the Bunya Mountains, Historic Jimbour  House, Pioneer Park Museum, Thomas Jack Park and lake Broadwater.

The heart of Dalby supports an ever expanding retail and commerce sector.  All major banks, building societies, accountancy firms, legal offices, stock brokers and major retail stores are based in the town.

Other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Services in Dalby include - Goolburri Regional Housing Company, Gamba Lodge Hostel, Bungeeba Recreational Centre and Murrumba Aboriginal Housing Company.