Augathella, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Augathella, in the Murweh Shire local government area.
| Locality | Augathella |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Murweh Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.79911 |
| Longitude | 146.58861 |
| Population | 466 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 1459.0 km² |
| Elevation | 373 m |
| Postcode | 4477 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 666 km west-northwest |
Augathella is a locality in the Murweh Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 466. The locality covers an area of 1459.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 373 m above sea level. It lies approximately 666 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Augathella is located at 25.7991°S, 146.5886°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Augathella rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the land stretches towards horizons that seem to shimmer and recede with the heat. It lies 479.2 km south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 235°T), and is situated 70.8 km north-north-east of Charleville. Red earth, the colour of dried blood, defines the terrain, punctuated by hardy Mitchell grass that rustles with a dry whisper in the persistent breeze. Scattered mulga trees, their leaves a muted green, offer sparse shade, their silhouettes stark against the vast, cerulean sky. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mingling of dry grass and the distant aroma of livestock. Even in the midday glare, there’s a quiet dignity to the landscape, a sense of enduring resilience in its unadorned beauty.
The story of Augathella is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, particularly sheep grazing, which has shaped its economy and character for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of life, and the vastness of the surrounding country fosters a strong sense of independence and self-reliance among its inhabitants. The Warrego River, though often a mere trickle in drier times, holds the memory of wetter years and remains a vital, life-giving artery to the region. Augathella’s modest streetscape, with its essential services catering to the needs of graziers and travellers alike, speaks of a community that thrives on practicalities and shared experience, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of outback Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Augathella, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Augathella, in the Murweh Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Augathella includes the postcode (4477), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Murweh Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Augathella is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |