Live, Work & Invest in the Maranoa Region
Growth & investment opportunities across the region

The Maranoa Region, southwest of Toowoomba, with Roma as its hub, covers an area of approximately 58,000 square kilometres and is home to a diverse range of industries.
Agriculture is a major industry, with cattle, sheep, wheat, cotton and horticulture. Like neighbours, the Western Downs, the region is a significant producer of traditional and renewable energy projects.
Maranoa also supports manufacturing, construction, retail, and healthcare services. The region is served by several hospitals and healthcare facilities, providing essential services to the local community and surrounding areas.
Fast Facts of the Maranoa Region
- Maranoa's current population is 13,371 (ABS 2024)
- 2,620 local businesses
- $2.27 billion Gross Regional Product (GRP) in 2023/24 (NIEIR)
- Median house price is $375,000 (September 2024 – August 2025, realestate.com.au)
- Mining is the largest employer, generating 1,239 local jobs in 2023/24
