Browse property in Wowan

Overview

Wowan is a quiet rural town in the Shire of Banana, Queensland, with a close‑knit community of 170 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Set against the Dee River on its eastern edge, the locality is surrounded by farmland that produces beef, hay, grain, pork and eggs, and the town’s annual agricultural show in August showcases this productive lifestyle.

The Leichhardt Highway runs north‑south through Wowan, providing easy road access to neighbouring centres. Local amenities include Wowan State School for primary education, the Callide Valley Uniting Church services held at All Souls Anglican Church, and the Wowan and District Museum housed in the former butter factory and railway station. The mix of farm‑style residences and modest homes reflects the town’s agricultural heritage while offering a relaxed, country‑living atmosphere.