Kunwarara, 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 Kunwarara, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kunwarara |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.85526 |
| Longitude | 150.09208 |
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 673.7 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 592 km north-northwest |
Kunwarara is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 67. The locality covers an area of 673.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 592 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Kunwarara is located at 22.8553°S, 150.0921°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kunwarara rests on plains that stretch towards the horizon, a landscape painted in muted ochres and faded greens under a vast, often searing Queensland sky. It lies 72.3 km north-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 324°T), and is situated 58.5 km north-north-west of Alton Downs. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the sun's persistent embrace, and the light, especially as the day begins to wane, can cast long, deep shadows that lend a quiet grandeur to the sparse vegetation. Low-lying scrub and resilient grasses are the dominant flora, interspersed with hardy trees that stand sentinel against the prevailing winds, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. The land itself feels ancient, unhurried, and speaks of a patient resilience, a quality that seems to permeate the very soul of Kunwarara.
Historically, Kunwarara's story is intrinsically tied to the fortunes of the land and the resources it yields. This region has long been a territory for grazing, with vast properties established to harness the sparse but enduring pastoral potential of the country. The economy, while perhaps not booming, maintains a sturdy footing through a combination of livestock farming and the enduring presence of mining operations that have shaped the character of the locality for generations. There is a quiet dignity to the way life unfolds in Kunwarara, a sense that the rhythm of the day is dictated more by the sun and the seasons than by the urgent demands of a modern world, and this unhurried pace fosters a strong sense of community among its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kunwarara, 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 Kunwarara, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kunwarara includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone Shire), 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 Kunwarara 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. |