Meandarra, 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 Meandarra, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
| Locality | Meandarra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Western Downs Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.30713 |
| Longitude | 149.86342 |
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 807.8 km² |
| Elevation | 282 m |
| Postcode | 4422 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 313 km west |
Meandarra is a locality in the Western Downs Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 275. The locality covers an area of 807.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 282 m above sea level. It lies approximately 313 km west of Brisbane. Meandarra is located at 27.3071°S, 149.8634°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Meandarra unfolds across a gentle, rolling expanse of Queensland's Western Downs, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre and muted green under a sky that often stretches into an impossibly vast blue. It lies 207.9 km west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 277°T), and is situated 57.0 km west of Tara. The terrain here is subtly contoured, a series of low rises and shallow valleys that hint at ancient geological processes, now softened by the persistent work of wind and sun. Fields of grain, when ripe, shimmer with a golden luminescence, a stark contrast to the deep, earthy tones of the soil that lies beneath. The air carries a dry warmth, especially in the afternoons, and the scent of sun-baked earth mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses. Life in Meandarra moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady hum rather than a clamour, reflecting the expansive distances and the patient rhythm of the land.
The history of Meandarra is tied to the enduring endeavour of agriculture, an economy built on the cultivation of grain and the grazing of livestock, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. This is a region where the bounty of the earth is coaxed forth through diligent effort, where the success of each season dictates the pulse of local life. While not a hub of grand monuments, Meandarra offers a quiet charm, its character defined by the sturdy brickwork of its service station, the welcoming shade of its hotel, and the wide, unpaved roads that lead out towards neighbouring properties. The local cooperative grain store stands as a silent sentinel, a testament to the collective spirit that underpins the region's prosperity, and the annual show, a highlight for many, brings a vibrant surge of colour and community spirit to this corner of the Downs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meandarra, 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 Meandarra, in the Western Downs Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Meandarra includes the postcode (4422), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Western Downs 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 Meandarra 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. |