Pickanjinnie
QLD 4428 • Queensland
About Pickanjinnie
Pickanjinnie is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Maranoa Region of Queensland, situated approximately 39.5 kilometres east of Roma and 451 kilometres west-northwest of Brisbane. With just 30 residents recorded in the 2021 census, it is one of Queensland's smallest localities, covering an expansive 162 square kilometres of semi-arid grazing country. The area lies within the federal electorate of Maranoa and the state electorate of Warrego, reflecting its deep rural character and pastoral heritage.
Life in Pickanjinnie revolves entirely around broad-acre agriculture, predominantly cattle grazing across the open black-soil plains of the Maranoa. The locality once had its own railway station on the Western railway line, though it is now disused. Residents rely on Roma for essential services, shopping, and schooling. The landscape is quintessential Queensland outback — expansive, flat, and defined by the rhythms of the land and seasons.
Pickanjinnie falls under postcode 4428 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Roma (39.5 km west) is the nearest regional centre for services, shopping, and healthcare. Access is by private vehicle via the Warrego Highway.
A car is essential for all daily needs. Roma is the nearest town with services, located approximately 40 minutes away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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22 High Street