Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Oakey

Oakey

Oakey, a medium sized town located in the eastern Darling Downs, lies just off the Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Dalby and is named after the many she-oaks that grow in the district. While the region was settled in the 1840's, it wasn't until 1867 when the railway line was extended, that the town developed into a centre for the local agricultural and beef industries and more recently a base for Australian army aviation. The town itself is set amongst a series of rolling hills and black soil plains, has a recently upgraded town centre and a series of parks along Oakey Creek. In the area is the Acland Coal Museum (18km north), the Bernborough racing horse bronze statue and the Jondaryn Woolshed (heritage theme park - 22km north-west).

Population: 3,500
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4401
Local Government: Jondaryn Shire Council
Location: 156km west of Brisbane
Main Watercourses: Oakey Creek
Main Roads: Warrego Highway
Radio Stations (Music): C FM (100.7), River 949 (94.9), Triple J (104.1)

Photos from Oakey (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

View north over Oakey and surrounding countryside (2004).

Heading north on Oakey-Pittsworth Rd approaching Campbell Street, Oakey (2004).

Campbell Street, looking north-west in Oakey (2004).

Campbell Street, looking south-east in Oakey (2004).

The Oakey Railway Station (2004).

	View north over Oakey and surrounding countryside (2004).
	Heading north on Oakey-Pittsworth Rd approaching Campbell Street, Oakey (2004).
	Campbell Street, looking north-west in Oakey (2004).
	Campbell Street, looking south-east in Oakey (2004).
	The Oakey Railway Station (2004).