Cunnamulla, 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 Cunnamulla, in the Paroo Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cunnamulla |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Paroo Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.01978 |
| Longitude | 145.77687 |
| Population | 1,235 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 4591.1 km² |
| Elevation | 193 m |
| Postcode | 4490 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 716 km west |
Cunnamulla is a locality in the Paroo Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,235. The locality covers an area of 4591.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 193 m above sea level. It lies approximately 716 km west of Brisbane. Cunnamulla is located at 28.0198°S, 145.7769°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4490. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Cunnamulla sits on the edge of the vast, red earth, a scattering of buildings braving the persistent Queensland sun. It lies 546.9 km north-north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 329°T), and is situated 73.6 km east-north-east of Eulo. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where hardy mulga scrub and spinifex cling to the sandy plains. The sky, an immense canvas of blue, stretches to horizons that seem to ripple with heat haze, and the air itself carries the dry scent of baked earth and distant livestock. The Paroo River, though often a whisper rather than a roar, is the lifeblood, its willows and lignum a stark contrast to the surrounding aridness, offering a cool, green fringe in this sun-drenched expanse.
The story of Cunnamulla is written in wool bales and the patient endurance of those who have coaxed a living from this challenging country. Once a bustling transport hub for the surrounding sheep stations, its economy still leans heavily on grazing, the vast properties stretching out like patchwork quilts across the land. The railway that once brought prosperity has long since gone, leaving behind a quietude that allows the town to breathe its own unhurried rhythm. Travellers passing through often pause, drawn by the promise of a cool drink at the local pub or the chance to explore the Outback Tree of Knowledge, a testament to the thirst for learning even in the remotest corners.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cunnamulla, 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 Cunnamulla, in the Paroo Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cunnamulla includes the postcode (4490), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Paroo 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 Cunnamulla 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. |