Caroline Crossing
QLD 4477 • Queensland
About Caroline Crossing
Caroline Crossing is a vast, sparsely populated rural locality in the Shire of Murweh in outback Queensland, situated approximately 752 kilometres west-northwest of Brisbane. Covering over 2,000 square kilometres of semi-arid pastoral country, it lies along the Landsborough Highway between Tambo and Augathella. With a population of just 44 residents recorded in the 2021 census, it is one of Queensland's most remote localities. The landscape is characterised by open grasslands and mulga scrub typical of the channel country interior.
Life in Caroline Crossing revolves around cattle and sheep grazing on large station properties, with residents largely self-sufficient and accustomed to the demands of remote outback living. The nearest service town is Augathella, approximately 64 kilometres to the west, which provides basic amenities including a general store, hotel, and community facilities. The locality appeals to those with a deep affinity for the Australian bush and a passion for wide-open spaces, solitude, and the rhythm of station life.
Caroline Crossing 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
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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).
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 Coach — Brisbane via Charleville / Longreach corridor Approx. 12+ hrs to Brisbane
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Charleville (~147 km). Flying from Charleville Airport is the most practical long-distance option.
Extremely remote — a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. No footpaths or local services within walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cavanagh Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Murweh Local Government Area, which contains Caroline Crossing. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.