Schools in Tara 4421, Queensland
Tara is a small rural town in the Western Downs Region known for affordable acreage living and a close-knit community. It offers basic services, a hospital, school, and relaxed country lifestyle with access to broadacre farming and gas industry employment. Outdoor recreation centers on the Tara Lagoon parklands and regular community events.
2 schools found
Why families love Tara
Predominantly farming and acreage households with families, retirees, and trades/FIFO workers linked to the Surat Basin. Lifestyle is quiet and self-sufficient, with strong community networks and value-focused housing on larger blocks.
Amenities & services
- Local supermarket and general stores
- Pharmacy
- Tara Health Service (hospital) and ambulance
- GP/medical clinic
- Hotel/pub, cafes and takeaways
- Hardware and rural supplies
- Service stations
- Post office
- Tara Library (Western Downs Libraries), central Tara
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station; nearest rail services at Dalby or Chinchilla
- Limited regional coach services to/from Dalby, Toowoomba and Roma (infrequent)
- Major roads: Surat Developmental Road, Chinchilla–Tara Road, Tara–Kogan Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Tara Lagoon Parklands for walking, picnics and birdwatching
- Tara Showgrounds and community events (incl. Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races, biennial)
- Public swimming pool
- Sports ovals and courts (rugby league, tennis/netball)
- Tara Lagoon Parklands
- Tara Showgrounds reserve
- Southwood National Park (regional)
Education access
Limited options: a community kindergarten and family day care operate locally; outside school hours care available via the school; places can be limited.
- University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Toowoomba campus
- The University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia campus (Brisbane)
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Gardens Point/Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
Compare schools in Tara
2 schools in this area
