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Queensland correctional facilities
The Department of Corrective Services is the public authority for correctional facilities in Queensland.
Note: The details on this page have been compiled from publicly available information for convenience. The Australian Institute of Criminology will review this information periodically but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
710 |
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| Function |
Reception and remand prison for South-East Queensland. |
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| Public/Private |
Private - GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd |
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| Contact details |
PO Box 1300, Richlands QLD 4077; Ph: (07) 3212 0411 |
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| Further information |
GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd |
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Borallon Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium (Male) |
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| Capacity |
492 |
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| Function |
Multi-custody facility. Offers a variety of rehabilitation programs. The facility is accredited by the Correctional Education Association (CEA) |
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| Public/Private |
Private - Serco Australia Pty Ltd |
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| Contact details |
PO Box 782, Ipswich QLD 4305; Ph: (07) 5467 0011 |
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| Further information |
Serco - Borallon Correctional Centre |
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Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium/Minimum (Female) |
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| Capacity |
270 |
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| Function |
Secure facility for female prisoners in Queensland |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Locked Mail Bag 2500, Richlands QLD 4077; Ph: (07) 3271 9000 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Capricornia Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium/Minimum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
400 (Secure), 96 (Open) |
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| Function |
|
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Private Mail Bag 11, Central Qld MC QLD 4702; Ph: (07) 4912 6200 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Darling Downs Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Minimum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
140 |
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| Function |
Open custody facility |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Locked Mail Bag 9006, Toowoomba QLD 4350; Ph: (07) 4698 5100 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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The Helana Jones Centre
| Classification |
Minimum (Female) |
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| Capacity |
25 |
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| Function |
Accommodates up to 25 low risk female prisoners |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
PO Box 30, Albion Qld 4010;Street address: 374 Sandgate Road Albion Qld 401; Ph: (07) 3624 8033 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Farm and Main)
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium/Minimum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
Main - 396; Farm - 115 |
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| Function |
Services the Cape York Region including Cairns, isolated communities and Torres Strait Islands |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Private Mail Bag 1, Mareeba QLD 4880; Ph: (07) 4093 3911 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Maryborough Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium (Male) |
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| Capacity |
320 (High security) ; 180 (Residential) |
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| Function |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Locked Mail Bag 1700, Maryborough QLD 4650;, Ph: (07) 4123 7600 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Numinbah Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Minimum (Male and Female) |
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| Capacity |
Male - 104; Female - 25 |
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| Function |
Prison farm |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Private Mail Bag 1, Nerang QLD 4211; Ph: (07) 5533 4131 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Palen Creek Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Minimum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
170 |
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| Function |
Prison farm |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Private Mail Bag 1, Rathdowney QLD 4287; Ph: (07) 5544 3700 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Brisbane Correctional centre (formerly Sir David Longland Correctional Centre)
| Classification |
Maximum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
540 |
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| Function |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
PO Box 750, Richlands QLD 4077; Ph: (07) 3406 8888 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Townsville Correctional Centre (Secure and Open)
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium/Minimum (Male and Female) |
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| Capacity |
Secure - 399; Open - 95 |
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| Function |
Various - caters for all levels and mid northern region of Queensland. |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
PO Box 5574 MSO, Townsville QLD 4810; Ph: (07) 4799 8444 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Wolston Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum (Male) |
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| Capacity |
600 |
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| Function |
|
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Locked Bag 1800, Richlands QLD 4077; Ph: (07) 3271 9500 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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Woodford Correctional Centre
| Classification |
Maximum/Medium (Male) |
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| Capacity |
1000 |
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| Function |
Highest security facility in Queensland. Has the capacity to accommodate special needs groups including protection and at risk prisoners and other prisoners requiring special management. |
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| Public/Private |
Public |
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| Contact details |
Private Mail Bag 1, Woodford QLD 4514; Ph: (07) 5496 1111 |
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| Further information |
Queensland Corrective Services |
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