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Piturie

QLD 4825 • Queensland

57
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4609.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackCar-Dependent
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About Piturie

Piturie is an extremely remote locality in far western Queensland, covering an enormous area of approximately 4,610 square kilometres in the Channel Country near Boulia. With a 2021 Census population of 57 residents and a postcode median income of around 68,000 dollars — reflecting mining and remote work supplements — it is one of the most isolated localities in Queensland. The vast flat plains and gibber desert landscape define this part of western Queensland.

The Channel Country is characterised by the braided river systems of the Cooper Creek, Diamantina, and Georgina Rivers, which flood spectacularly after inland rains, transforming the desert into wildflower meadows. The locality is accessed from the Boulia area, which has a small airstrip and basic services. There is no public transport, and unsealed roads may be impassable during floods. Life in Piturie revolves around large cattle stations and the remarkable isolation of the outback.

Piturie falls under postcode 4825 and is governed by the Boulia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Barkly electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4825
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Boulia
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Barkly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.02°, 137.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4609.97 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4825

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4825, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$67,907
Median 2023–24
$77,876
▲ 14.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$88,180

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4825; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1000 km
By Train
No service
By Car (Peak)
11 hr - 12 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 hr - 11 hr

🛣️ Diamantina Developmental Road and Boulia-Winton Road are main routes; roads flood in wet season

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Extremely remote outback; all errands require a vehicle and long travel distances

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
57
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,666.7 / 100k
2yr Up 99.2% 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Non-FV assault
3,333.3 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0% 10yr Up 32.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
View all offence categories for Boulia →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piturie known for? +

Piturie is in Queensland's renowned Channel Country, known for its dramatic outback landscape where braided river systems occasionally flood, creating one of Australia's most spectacular natural events.

How far is Piturie from Brisbane? +

Piturie is approximately 1,000 kilometres west of Brisbane CBD, roughly a 10 to 12 hour drive via Longreach and Boulia.

Does Piturie have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Piturie. The nearest town is Boulia, approximately 100 kilometres away, accessible via unsealed roads that may flood in the wet season.

What is the population of Piturie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Piturie has a population of approximately 57 residents across its enormous 4,610 square kilometre area in far western Queensland.

Is Piturie a good place to live? +

Piturie suits those working on remote cattle stations or who are drawn to the extreme isolation and remarkable beauty of the Queensland Channel Country.

What is the postcode for Piturie? +

The postcode for Piturie is 4825, covering this remote locality in far western Queensland.

Is Piturie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Piturie is part of the Boulia 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.