Wallumbilla, 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 Wallumbilla, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wallumbilla |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Maranoa Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.59338 |
| Longitude | 149.18457 |
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 3.9 /km² |
| Area | 94.0 km² |
| Elevation | 319 m |
| Postcode | 4428 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 393 km west-northwest |
Wallumbilla is a locality in the Maranoa Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 371. The locality covers an area of 94.0 km², giving a population density of about 3.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 319 m above sea level. It lies approximately 393 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Wallumbilla is located at 26.5934°S, 149.1846°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4428. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wallumbilla rests upon a broad, gently sloping plain, the land here a palette of ochre and muted greens under a vast, often cloudless sky. It lies 294.2 km west-north-west of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 291°T), and is situated 38.1 km east of Roma. The horizon, a clean, unbroken line, is punctuated only by the occasional cluster of gum trees, their silver-green leaves catching the light with a subtle shimmer. The air, dry and carrying the faint scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, hums with the quiet industry of insects. This is country that breathes in slow, deliberate breaths, where the silence is as palpable as the warmth radiating from the soil. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, paints the landscape in hues of rose and pale gold, softening the edges of the scattered farm buildings and the distant, hazy hills.
The story of Wallumbilla is intrinsically tied to the rich soils and the pastoral heritage of the Maranoa region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established sheep and cattle stations that still form the backbone of the local economy, their wool and beef finding markets far beyond these horizons. The railway, a vital artery in the development of inland Queensland, brought with it a township, a place for travellers to rest and for goods to be exchanged. While the land has always been the primary employer, the discovery and subsequent extraction of natural gas have added a new layer to Wallumbilla's economic character, a modern counterpoint to its enduring agricultural roots. The town itself, a collection of essential services and homes, embodies a certain resilience, a quiet strength born from generations of working with the land and adapting to its seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wallumbilla, 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 Wallumbilla, in the Maranoa Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wallumbilla includes the postcode (4428), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Maranoa 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 Wallumbilla 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. |