Full divestment

Functions

This small arms rifle range and training area is located 15km south-east of RAAF Base Amberley. It supports activities for Defence personnel located at Amberley.

This site is used for small arms training and a training area for heavy vehicle drivers, bush training and ground defence exercises.

Address

Carmichaels Road
Purga QLD 4306

Size

429 hectares

Community information session

Defence held an information session in April 2026 to engage with the community on the Defence Audit and divestment of sites. Community members shared valuable local insights and feedback with Defence. This feedback will help inform transition planning and next steps.

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Factsheet

Purga Rifle Range estate audit factsheet (PDF, 118.6 KB)

Contacts

Community engagement

estate.engagement​@defence.gov.au

Defence general enquiries

delivering.the.future.estate​@defence.gov.au

Department of Finance enquiries

For divestment process feedback and future use options, visit the Department of Finance.