Upper Warrego
QLD 4477 • Queensland
About Upper Warrego
Upper Warrego is a vast and extremely remote outback locality in southwestern Queensland, covering an immense 4,963 square kilometres of open grazing country in the Maranoa region. With just 38 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities, characterised by expansive mulga and Mitchell grass plains through which the headwaters of the Warrego River flow. The locality lies within the Maranoa federal electorate and the state electorate of Warrego, reflecting its position deep in Queensland's outback pastoral country. The nearest town of any size is Charleville or Roma, each several hours' drive distant.
Life in Upper Warrego centres on large-scale sheep and cattle grazing stations, where residents maintain the self-sufficient and resilient spirit that defines remote outback living in Australia. The landscape experiences classic Queensland outback conditions — blazing hot summers, cool dry winters, and the dramatic transformation of the plains during rare flooding rains when rivers spread across the flatlands. Community connections are maintained over vast distances, with flying doctor services, School of the Air, and occasional trips to Charleville forming the backbone of rural life. The wide red horizons, extraordinary night skies, and profound sense of solitude make Upper Warrego a defining example of Australia's remote outback heartland.
Upper Warrego 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
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Flying Doctor and remote services are critical infrastructure
Extremely remote outback locality; no public transport, footpaths, or walkable services of any kind
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 Upper Warrego. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.