Kingaroy has always been a rich agricultural area and is probably best known as Australia's peanut and navy bean capital. But since the early 1990s it's also become home to a vigorous wine industry which is already the second largest in the State. As a result the region is quickly turning into Queensland's Hunter Valley.

Kingaroy real estate prices are currently lower than comparable properties in Brisbane and on the coast. But they've roughly doubled since 2000 and seem set to go even higher in future.

Kingaroy's population is also expected to double over the coming decade as a steadily growing population take advantage of the area's great rural lifestyle, proximity to Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast and rapidly expanding opportunities.

If you're unfamiliar with this beautiful area, the following links will provide you with a wealth of information about it (all links appear in new windows):
 

Kingaroy Shire Council

Find out Kingaroy Shire's current rates and charges here. You can also visit the adjoining Nanango Shire Council and Wondai Shire Council or the nearby Murgon Shire Council or Rosalie Shire Council web sites to find out what rates and charges apply in those Shires.
 

South Burnett Online

Our regional web portal was established by all the South Burnett's Councils in 2000. You can get live daily news, events, weather forecasts, classifieds - even the local movie guide! This site also contains extensive databases and links covering every aspect of the region.
 

South Burnett Tourism

A comprehensive online guide to Kingaroy and the South Burnett from a tourist's point of view. Contains a live database of all the region's tourist amenities including accommodation, places to eat and attractions. Get the Kingaroy guide here
 

South Burnett Cuisine

A regularly updated ezine that provides news stories about South Burnett foods, wines and related information. Possibly one of the most unique web sites in Queensland.
 

South Burnett Wines

The South Burnett Wine Industry Association's web site provides considerable information about the South Burnett wine industry (including all of Kingaroy's wineries).
 

Southburnett.biz

Thinking of starting a business? The first and best place to start is this site, which provides a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all existing businesses in the region.
 

CTC Employment Services Job Board

Looking for employment? Kingaroy and the South Burnett have a shortage of skilled tradespeople and professionals. Scan the town's live job board to see what vacancies exist right now (Note: many of the best jobs never make it on here: they're filled as soon as they're listed)
 

South Burnett Local Government Association

If you're looking for authoritative demographic data on Kingaroy and the South Burnett, the SBLGA's web site contains all the 2001 Census data on the region, along with earlier demographic studies compiled in the late 1990s (Note: the 2001 Census projections on growth in Kingaroy and the rest of the region now appear to have been significantly understated)
 

Wine & Food In The Park Festival

The Wine & Food In The Park Festival has been held at Memorial Park in central Kingaroy every March since 1997. It's grown to become one of the largest wine festivals in Australia and a much-loved fixture on our annual events calendar.
 

Kingaroy Peanut Festival

The Kingaroy Peanut Festival has been held every year for so long that no-one can quite remember when it started. This is always a great family day out and another of our area's most loved annual events.