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Eromanga

QLD 4480 • Queensland

98
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
28213.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Eromanga

Eromanga is an outback locality in the Shire of Quilpie, southwestern Queensland, situated approximately 1,062 kilometres west-northwest of Brisbane. With a 2021 census population of just 98 people, it is one of Australia's most remote and sparsely populated localities, covering a vast area of over 28,000 square kilometres. The community is anchored by the pastoral and petroleum industries, with oil extraction rigs a defining feature of the surrounding landscape. Eromanga's terrain is classic Queensland outback — flat, arid, and expansive under a wide open sky.

Life in Eromanga revolves around the resilient outback community spirit typical of far southwest Queensland. The town is home to the Eromanga Natural History Museum, notable for significant dinosaur fossil discoveries including bones of the largest dinosaur ever found in Australia. Most supplies and services require a trip to Quilpie, approximately 106 kilometres to the east. The surrounding Channel Country pastoral stations support a tight-knit community of station workers and their families.

Eromanga falls under postcode 4480 and is governed by the Quilpie 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
4480
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Quilpie
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.25°, 143.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28213.21 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4480

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4480 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$56,605
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,669

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4480; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1062 km
By Car (Peak)
~11 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~10 hrs

🛣️ Eromanga is one of Australia's most remote localities. Quilpie (106 km east) is the nearest service town with road access via the Diamantina Development Road.

Walkability Walker's Paradise... of the outback

Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure. A private vehicle or light aircraft is essential for all movement in and out of the locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
98
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
281.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Non-FV assault
1,549.3 / 100k
2yr Up 448.4% 10yr Up 1178.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
422.5 / 100k
2yr Up 199.2% 10yr Up 248.6%
View all offence categories for Quilpie →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eromanga known for? +

Eromanga is known for the Eromanga Natural History Museum, home to Cooper — Australia's largest dinosaur — discovered nearby. The town is a surprising outback gem combining paleontological significance with genuine Channel Country outback character.

How far is Eromanga from Brisbane? +

Eromanga is approximately 1,062 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane, a drive of over 10 hours via Charleville and Quilpie.

Does Eromanga have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport to Eromanga. Queensland Rail's Spirit of the Outback reaches Quilpie (about 100km away), but a private vehicle is required for the final journey to Eromanga.

What is the population of Eromanga? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 98 residents in Eromanga, one of Queensland's most remote and smallest outback communities in the Shire of Quilpie.

Is Eromanga a good place to live? +

Eromanga suits those drawn to outback community life, palaeontology, or the pastoral industry. The Dinosaur Museum and the town's spirit make it a unique destination, though services are very limited in this remote corner of outback Queensland.

What is the postcode for Eromanga? +

The postcode for Eromanga is 4480, covering the Quilpie and Channel Country area of south-west Queensland.

Is Eromanga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Eromanga is part of the Quilpie 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.