Moving to the Maranoa

A family loving their life in the Maranoa

Have you been looking for a tree change? Plenty of job opportunities? The chance to own your own home? A genuinely safe and welcoming community where you can raise your kids? They are just some of the reasons people are choicing to relocate to the Maranoa.

Job opportunities

The Maranoa continues to grow and thrive, and as a result, we need skilled workers across all sectors. Unemployment in the Maranoa is at just 1.4%, compared to the regional QLD average of 3.8% and overall QLD average of 4.1%.

Affordable homes

The median price for a three-bedroom house in Roma in 2024 was $277,000 (realestate.com.au). The average size of a residential block is 1,489 square metres. 

Education

The Maranoa offers quality education and training for all ages, from kindy to Year 12 and beyond. There is a selection of both public and private schools, as well as access to tertiary studies through TAFE Queensland and the Country Universities Centre (CUC).

High quality amenities

The Maranoa continues to flourish with high-quality amenities and new infrastructure to provide you with everything you need. This includes the new Roma Hospital, airports, education and sports facilities, plus restaurants, cafes and beauty services. 

Healthy lifestyle

Council continues to invest in new infrastructure across the region to encourage our residents to get out and be active. Walk, run, or ride along our picturesque pathways, sweat it out at the gym, swim laps in the local pool, or join one of our many sporting clubs.

Community

The Maranoa community is welcoming and thriving, continuing to create engaging and exciting opportunities for residents, from triathlons to pop culture events to dance performances.  

Work-life balance

Local services and amenities are conveniently located which means that Maranoa residents have more time to spend with family and friends. Every town has its own fantastic sporting, social and cultural facilities.

Peaceful, relaxing living

Enjoy living in a region that has open spaces, fresh air, beautiful parks, and the great outdoors right at your doorstep!

About the region