Alpha Town

Welcome to Alpha, the gateway to the west.  According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the locality of Alpha had 559 people in 2021.

Alpha is a charming town in Central West Queensland, where history and nature meet. Whether you are a traveller passing through or a local looking for a getaway, Alpha has something for everyone.
 

Alpha was named after an early property in the area, which was established in 1863 and grew to a massive size of over 1600 square kilometres by the 1890s.
 

Alpha has a rich railway history. It was the temporary terminus of the Central Railway Line, which was built westwards from Rockhampton in 1884. Over time, it became a major railway service centre and a major employer with many hundreds of railway workers during its history. The railway brought prosperity and development to the town, and the railway workshops were a hub of activity and innovation. The workshops closed down in 1990, but you can still see some of the railway memorabilia at the Beta Hut.
 

Alpha is also known as the town of murals, as you can admire the 27 murals painted on the walls of many of the town’s buildings. The murals pay tribute to the pioneers of the bush and the history of the district. You can also visit the Tivoli Theatre Museum from the 1930s displaying artefacts and photos from the past.
 

If you are a nature lover, you will be amazed by the Fossilised Forest of Alpha sculpture in the main street. The sculpture is a representation of a boulder that has been opened to reveal its treasures and mysteries, such as petrified wood and fossils.
 

Cudmore National Park is located 80km north of Alpha, where you can see diverse landscapes and wildlife, such as sandstone cliffs, eucalypt forests, and wallabies.

 

Alpha is located near the Galilee Basin, which is one of the largest untapped coal reserves in the world. The basin contains thermal coal, which is used for power generation, and has an estimated resource of 27 billion tonnes.  Alpha’s coal deposits are a source of both opportunity and controversy, and they will shape the future of the town and the region for decades to come.
 

The cattle industry in Alpha contributes significantly to the economy and the community of the town and the region. It provides consistent and high-quality beef products for domestic and international markets.
 

Alpha is a place where you can experience the best of both worlds: the rich heritage of the outback and the beauty of nature. But it is also a place where you can meet friendly and welcoming people.
 

Come and see for yourself what we have to offer.
You will be glad you did.