Calingunee, 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 Calingunee, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
| Locality | Calingunee |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Goondiwindi Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.99513 |
| Longitude | 150.3312 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 373.7 km² |
| Elevation | 287 m |
| Postcode | 4390 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 272 km west-southwest |
Calingunee is a locality in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 373.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 287 m above sea level. It lies approximately 272 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Calingunee is located at 27.9951°S, 150.3312°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4390. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Calingunee lies on the edge of a vast, sun-bleached plain, where the earth, a rich ochre, stretches towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath under the immense sky. It lies 166.5 km west-south-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 253°T), and is situated 46.5 km north of Goondiwindi. The landscape here is a study in muted colours: pale grasses that whisper in the persistent breeze, the dusty green of scattered mulga scrub, and the occasional stark white of a drought-affected gum. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, punctuated by the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs crushed underfoot. Even the silence feels substantial, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the sharp cry of a wedge-tailed eagle circling high above.
The story of Calingunee is etched into the very soil, a narrative of resilient endeavour against the capricious nature of this land. Originally a stopping point for drovers moving stock between richer pastures, its fortunes shifted with the advent of wool. The woolsheds, weathered and grey, still stand as silent witnesses to the era when sheep were king, their fleece the lifeblood of the local economy. Now, while sheep still graze the surrounding properties, the focus has broadened, with a growing diversification into grain crops that shimmer like a golden sea in the late summer sun. The small collection of buildings that form the heart of Calingunee—a modest general store, a sturdy pub, and a handful of homes—huddle together as if for comfort, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made this challenging yet beautiful country their own.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calingunee, 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 Calingunee, in the Goondiwindi Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Calingunee includes the postcode (4390), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Goondiwindi Regional), 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 Calingunee 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. |