Cities in Australia that Start with Q

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇦🇺 Australia whose name begins with the letter Q. You will also find some general information about each of them.

NameStatePopulation
QuairadingWestern Australia1,000
QuambatookVictoria500
QuandiallaNew South Wales200
QueanbeyanNew South Wales37,000
QuilpieQueensland600
Quinns RocksWestern Australia8,000
QuirindiNew South Wales3,000

Quairading

Located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, Quairading is a small farming town. Known for its agricultural output, the town’s name comes from a Noongar word meaning “place of water,” reflecting its natural springs.

Quambatook

A rural town in northern Victoria, Quambatook is known as the “Tractor Pulling Capital of Australia,” hosting annual tractor pulling events. The name is derived from an Aboriginal term meaning “rain water lake.”

Quandialla

This small New South Wales village, located in the Central West region, is a quiet community with rich farming roots. The name is thought to be of Indigenous origin, referring to local flora or a natural feature.

Queanbeyan

Bordering Canberra, Queanbeyan is a larger town with a mix of urban amenities and countryside charm. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning “clear waters.” The town is known for its close association with the Australian capital.

Quilpie

Quilpie is a remote town in Queensland’s Channel Country, known for opal mining. It offers outback adventures, and its name comes from the Indigenous word for the stone curlew bird.

Quinns Rocks

This coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia, is popular for its beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Named after the offshore reefs, Quinns Rocks is a rapidly growing community with recreational spots along the Indian Ocean.

Quirindi

Known as the “Gateway to the North West,” Quirindi in New South Wales is a service town for surrounding farmlands. It has a prominent agricultural heritage and is known for the vibrant sunflowers that bloom in the area each year.

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