Barringha, 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 Barringha, in the Townsville City local government area.
| Locality | Barringha |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Townsville City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.52893 |
| Longitude | 146.78066 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 121.1 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 4816 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1088 km northwest |
Barringha is a locality in the Townsville City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 121.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1088 km northwest of Brisbane. Barringha is located at 19.5289°S, 146.7807°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4816. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barringha sprawls across a landscape where the rich, ochre earth meets the vast, blue canvas of the northern Queensland sky. It lies 25.9 km south-south-east of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 165°T), and is situated 17.0 km south-south-east of Kelso. Low, rolling hills, softened by a scrubby, resilient vegetation that seems to cling to every surface, define the immediate surrounds. The air here carries a dry, insistent warmth, even in the cooler months, and the sunlight, when it strikes the dusty ground, can create a shimmering haze that makes the distances seem to waver. A scattering of hardy eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, offers scant but welcome shade, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the prevailing breeze. The character of Barringha is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried rhythm.
The history of Barringha is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that once dominated this country, the legacy of which can still be seen in the weathered fences and the broad, open spaces. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by cattle grazing, the hardy stock a testament to the challenging environment. While the land still supports this traditional industry, a growing diversification is evident, with a subtle shift towards horticulture in pockets where water is more reliably accessible. Travellers passing through might note the distinct lack of grand monuments, but the true landmarks are the subtle changes in vegetation, the way the light falls on the dry creek beds, and the quiet dignity of the homesteads that dot the horizon. The evenings here are particularly striking, as the sky transforms into an artist's palette of fiery oranges, deep purples, and soft pinks, a daily spectacle that enriches the lives of those who call Barringha home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barringha, 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 Barringha, in the Townsville City local government area.
Detailed location data for Barringha includes the postcode (4816), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Townsville City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Barringha 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. |