Mungindi, 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 Mungindi, in the Balonne Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mungindi |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Balonne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.84597 |
| Longitude | 148.77037 |
| Population | 589 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 1082.1 km² |
| Elevation | 163 m |
| Postcode | 2406 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 444 km west-southwest |
Mungindi is a locality in the Balonne Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 589. The locality covers an area of 1082.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 163 m above sea level. It lies approximately 444 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Mungindi is located at 28.8460°S, 148.7704°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2406. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Mungindi rests on the borderlands, a place where the ochre earth meets a sky that stretches to infinity. It lies 325.2 km north-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 320°T), and is situated 69.0 km north-north-east of Collarenebri. The land here is a canvas of muted greens and sun-baked browns, softened by the pale gold of Mitchell grass that whispers secrets on the breeze. Sparse acacia and hardy eucalyptus punctuate the flat expanse, their shadows long and thin in the afternoon sun. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom defiantly after the scarce rains. The horizon, a clean, unwavering line, seems to hold the promise of endless days and nights painted with the astonishing colours of a country sunset.
This is a district built on the resilience of the land and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit that has seen Mungindi through floods and droughts. Historically, it was a vital crossing point, and the Murrumbidgee River, though sometimes reduced to a silver ribbon, remains the lifeblood of the region, sustaining the sheep and cattle that form the backbone of the local economy. The rhythm of life in Mungindi is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for neighbourly connection and a deep appreciation for the vastness surrounding them. The distinctive character of Mungindi is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet strength of its community and the untamed beauty of its wide-open spaces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mungindi, 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 Mungindi, in the Balonne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mungindi includes the postcode (2406), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Balonne 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 Mungindi 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. |