Hungerford
QLD 4493 • Queensland
About Hungerford
Hungerford is a tiny outback locality on the Queensland-New South Wales border in south-west Queensland. It has a very small population and an expansive landscape shaped by grazing country, arid plains and long-distance road corridors. The locality includes the well-known border outpost around the historic pub and checkpoint area near the dingo fence. Its character is remote, sparse and strongly linked to pastoral and traveller services.
Lifestyle in Hungerford is highly isolated and self-reliant, with limited local amenities and long trips for most services. Residents and visitors rely on regional centres such as Cunnamulla, Thargomindah or Bourke for broader shopping, health and government services. Public transport is minimal, so private vehicles are essential for daily mobility. The area suits people experienced with remote outback conditions and low-density living.
Hungerford falls under postcode 4493 and is governed by the Paroo 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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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Infrequent regional coach links via Cunnamulla/Bourke corridors — South-west Queensland and north-west NSW regional centres Varies; generally long, multi-hour journeys
Commute to Cunnamulla (regional centre)
🛣️ Private vehicle is the only practical transport mode for most travel.
Very small settlement footprint and minimal local services mean almost all travel is by road vehicle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Paroo Local Government Area, which contains Hungerford. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.