Wunjunga, 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 Wunjunga, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
| Locality | Wunjunga |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Burdekin Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -19.76772 |
| Longitude | 147.56439 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 71.1 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4806 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1021 km northwest |
Wunjunga is a locality in the Burdekin Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 71.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1021 km northwest of Brisbane. Wunjunga is located at 19.7677°S, 147.5644°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4806. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wunjunga lies low and sprawling under a sky that often bleeds from pale gold to bruised purple at day's end. It lies 96.8 km south-east of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 126°T), and is situated 28.3 km south-east of Ayr. The land here is a study in resilience, a patchwork of dry grasses that turn to straw in the heat, punctuated by resilient scrub and the occasional stately gum tree. The air, particularly in the mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, hinting at the moisture held deep within the soil, a precious commodity in this sun-baked country. A quiet hum of insect life is the dominant sound, a constant chorus that underscores the stillness of the broader landscape.
The story of Wunjunga is inextricably tied to the rich, red earth and the promise of sustenance it holds. For generations, this land has been shaped by the hands of those who have worked it, primarily through cattle grazing and the cultivation of crops that thrive in the sub-tropical climate. The Burdekin River, a vital artery for the region, whispers its presence even when its waters recede, its course a constant reminder of the life-giving force it represents. Local life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the vastness of the surrounding country and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wunjunga, 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 Wunjunga, in the Burdekin Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Wunjunga includes the postcode (4806), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Burdekin Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Wunjunga 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. |