Muttaburra, 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 Muttaburra, in the Barcaldine Regional local government area.
| Locality | Muttaburra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Barcaldine Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.51808 |
| Longitude | 144.36637 |
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 6314.2 km² |
| Elevation | 209 m |
| Postcode | 4732 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1031 km west-northwest |
Muttaburra is a locality in the Barcaldine Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 74. The locality covers an area of 6314.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 209 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1031 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Muttaburra is located at 22.5181°S, 144.3664°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4732. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Muttaburra rests on the Queensland plains, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can comprehend. It lies 432.8 km south-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 214°T), and is situated 114.4 km west of Aramac. The land here is a study in muted ochres and faded greens, stretching out in broad, sweeping vistas under a sun that can be both a benevolent painter and a relentless forge. The air, when it finally stills after a passing breeze, carries the faint, dry perfume of sun-baked earth and the distant, almost ethereal scent of eucalyptus. Scattered acacia and hardy shrubs punctuate the landscape, their forms softened by the pervasive, golden light that seems to cling to everything, even the shadows.
The story of Muttaburra is deeply entwined with the wool industry, a legacy that still whispers through the broad streets and the weathered facades of its buildings. For generations, this region was a vital hub for sheep grazing, the rhythmic clip-clop of shearers and the lowing of stock once the dominant soundtrack. While the pastoral fortunes have shifted, the resilient spirit of Muttaburra endures, a quiet testament to the tenacity of those who have called this country home. The Balfour Track, a historic route that once facilitated droving, offers a tangible connection to that past, inviting travellers to contemplate the vast distances and the hardy souls who traversed them. Even now, the pace of life here feels measured, dictated by the sun's arc and the patient unfolding of the seasons, a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of busier centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Muttaburra, 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 Muttaburra, in the Barcaldine Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Muttaburra includes the postcode (4732), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Barcaldine Regional), 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 Muttaburra 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. |