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Warwick is a famous Australian town in southeast Queensland, situated within the local government area of the Southern Downs Region. The surrounding localities around Warwick include Allan, Womina, Rosenthal Heights, Sladevale, Mount Tabor, Morgan Park, and Canningvale.

The area lies 130 km from Brisbane towards its southwest. As of June 2018, Warwick recorded a population of 15,380.

The Condamine River flows through Warwick from the east to the northwest. Further, the New England Highway and the Cunningham Highway enter the town jointly from the north and reach close to the Warwick CBD towards the west.

Some of the heritage-listed sites in Warwick include the Commonwealth Heritage List, Queensland Heritage Register, and Warwick Post Office.

Among the popular attractions of Warwick are Warwick Art Gallery, Glengallan Homestead, and the Pringle Cottage Museum.

History of Warwick The Warwick Green Belt, which is located on the banks of the Condamine River, has a sculpture of Tiddalik the Frog from Australian Aboriginal mythology.

On 4 November 1850, Warwick East State School was opened, one of the oldest among the state primary schools in Queensland. By 1861, the telegraph to Brisbane started its operation.

Facilities in Warwick The Southern Downs Regional Council operates a public library in the town at 49 Albion Street.

Besides, there are several schools in Warwick, such as Warwick East State School, Warwick West State School, Warwick Central State School, Glennie Heights State School, Warwick State High School, St Mary’s School, Warwick Christian College, the Scots PGC College, etc.

Among the newspapers in the locality are the Warwick and Southern Downs Weekly, the Warwick Daily News, and the Southern Free Times.

Famous Destinations Around Warwick

Pringle Cottage Museum It is a popular open-air museum operated by the Warwick and District Historical Society. If you are interested in the town’s history, the Pringle Cottage Museum is worth paying a visit!

Warwick Art Gallery Here, the work and masterpieces of local artists are displayed in a grand style in an Orange Wall gallery. Warwick Art Gallery is a unique place to visit, especially during July's Jumper and Jazz festival.

Glengallan Homestead & Heritage Centre It is a fantastic tourist spot where visitors can witness the town's cultural heritage and listen to the stories of families and inhabitants who have ever lived here.