Gunnawarra, 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 Gunnawarra, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Gunnawarra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.88688 |
| Longitude | 145.01473 |
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 955.8 km² |
| Elevation | 655 m |
| Postcode | 4872 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1345 km northwest |
Gunnawarra is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 13. The locality covers an area of 955.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 655 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1345 km northwest of Brisbane. Gunnawarra is located at 17.8869°S, 145.0147°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Gunnawarra rests in a landscape where ancient volcanic soils meet the sprawling Atherton Tablelands. It lies 238.7 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 311°T), and is situated 58.8 km west-south-west of Ravenshoe. The land here is a generous quilt of emerald pastures, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of rainforest remnants clinging to the slopes. Gentle undulations give way to more pronounced rises, their flanks often draped in the soft, hazy light that filters through the canopy of eucalypts and the more vibrant greens of tropical flora. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile ground and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the region's life-giving moisture. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants low, casting long shadows that stretch like a painter's brushstrokes across the undulating terrain, imbuing the scene with a quiet, contemplative beauty.
The story of Gunnawarra is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pulse of the Tablelands. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of this place, the rich volcanic loam proving ideal for the lush pastures that sustain herds of contented cattle. This connection to the land is palpable, from the weathered tin roofs of farmhouses to the quiet hum of machinery in the distance during the early morning milking hours. While dairy remains a cornerstone, the diversification into other agricultural pursuits, such as horticulture and small-scale grazing, adds further texture to the local economy. The character of Gunnawarra is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated pride in the land's bounty, a sentiment echoed in the friendly waves exchanged between neighbours and the unhurried pace of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gunnawarra, 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 Gunnawarra, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Gunnawarra includes the postcode (4872), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Gunnawarra 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. |