Paroo (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
Paroo (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 07 (QLD). The register lists 32 number blocks for it with about 16,200 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Paroo (Ext) area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Paroo (Ext)
Paroo (Ext) is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 37% of allocated numbers, and 20 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 3 | 6,000 | 37% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 15.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 12.3% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 7.4% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 1,100 | 6.8% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 6.2% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 6.2% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1.2% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.6% |
Number blocks registered for Paroo (Ext)
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0745013000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0745022000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745152100… | 100 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745152200… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0745152400… | 100 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0745152500… | 100 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745152600… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0745152700… | 100 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745152800… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0745192000… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0745225900… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0745256000… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0745305000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745562000… | 2,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0745644000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
| 0745832000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0745866400… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0745892200… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 32 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Paroo (Ext)
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.