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Augathella

QLD 4477 • Queensland

393
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1459.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackRemoteAgriculturalQueensland
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About Augathella

Augathella is a small outback town in the Murweh Shire of south-west Queensland, situated along the Warrego Highway approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Charleville. The town covers a vast area of around 1,460 square kilometres and had a population of approximately 393 residents in 2021, down from 449 in 2016, reflecting ongoing demographic pressures faced by remote Queensland communities. The surrounding landscape is quintessential outback mulga and Mitchell grass plains used for extensive sheep and cattle grazing.

Augathella is well known for the iconic 'Meat Ant' sculpture erected to celebrate the town's pastoral heritage, and serves as a stopover point for travellers on the Warrego Highway heading towards Mount Isa. The town has a small school, pub, and basic services, and the community has strong ties to the wool and beef industries. Greyhound buses service Augathella on the Brisbane–Mount Isa route, and the nearest regional centre with significant services is Charleville. Visitors are drawn to the open skies and genuine outback character of the area.

Augathella falls under postcode 4477 and is governed by the Murweh Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4477
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Murweh
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.44°, 147.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1459.05 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4477

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4477 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,021
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,063

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4477; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia (Brisbane–Mt Isa route) — Charleville / Brisbane / Mount Isa Approx 1.5h to Charleville

Commute to Charleville

Distance
100 km
By Train
No local train; nearest rail at Charleville (Westlander to Brisbane)
By Bus
Greyhound service to Charleville
By Car (Peak)
1h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min

🛣️ Remote outback location; car or Greyhound bus only practical options

Walkability Car Dependent

Small outback town with limited walkable services; car or long-distance bus required for most needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
393
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Murweh Local Government Area, which contains Augathella. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
597.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 53.2%
Motor vehicle theft
174.2 / 100k
2yr Down 23.2% 10yr Up 664.1%
Non-FV assault
2,538.5 / 100k
2yr Up 15.7% 10yr Up 185.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
49.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
174.2 / 100k
2yr Down 23.2% 10yr Down 55.1%
View all offence categories for Murweh →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augathella known for? +

Augathella is best known for its iconic 'Meat Ant' sculpture celebrating the town's pastoral heritage, and as a Warrego Highway stopover between Charleville and Mount Isa. The town serves as a service centre for surrounding cattle and sheep stations.

How far is Augathella from Charleville? +

Augathella is approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Charleville via the Warrego Highway, a drive of about an hour.

Does Augathella have public transport? +

Augathella is served by long-distance coach services on the Charleville to Mount Isa route. There is no local public transport; a car is essential for day-to-day life.

What is the population of Augathella? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 393 residents in Augathella, making it a small but self-sufficient outback service town for the surrounding Murweh Shire grazing district.

Is Augathella a good place to live? +

Augathella suits those who embrace outback Queensland living, with a strong community spirit and essential services including a school and hospital. It appeals to those working in agriculture or seeking a quiet country lifestyle away from the coast.

What is the postcode for Augathella? +

The postcode for Augathella is 4477, in the Murweh Shire of south-west Queensland.

Is Augathella a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Augathella is part of the Murweh LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.