Warenda
QLD 4829 • Queensland
About Warenda
Warenda is an extraordinarily remote outback locality in the Shire of Boulia, deep in Queensland's Channel Country, situated approximately 126 kilometres north-east of Boulia and 1,691 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Covering 3,320 square kilometres of vast, flat floodplain country, the locality recorded a negligible population at the 2021 census, consisting of a handful of people on isolated cattle stations. The landscape is defined by the braided watercourses of the Channel Country, which seasonally flood from monsoon rains far to the north, transforming the arid plains into inland seas that support some of Australia's most productive natural pastures for beef cattle. The area lies within one of the most geographically isolated and climatically extreme parts of Australia.
Warenda offers no local services, shops or facilities of any kind; life here revolves entirely around extensive cattle station operations and the rhythms of the outback seasons. The closest town with any services is Boulia, roughly 126 kilometres to the south-west, which serves as the administrative and service hub for this part of the Channel Country. The region is famous for the Min Min Lights phenomenon, with the nearby Min Min locality lending its name to the mysterious atmospheric light anomalies reported by travellers in the area for generations. Warenda's sheer remoteness and vast open landscapes attract adventurous outback travellers and those with a deep appreciation for Australia's wild interior.
Warenda falls under postcode 4829 and is governed by the Boulia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4829
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4829 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 4829; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Warenda is one of Queensland's most remote localities. Boulia (126 km SW) is the nearest town. Roads are unsealed and can be completely impassable for weeks after rain. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is the primary emergency medical resource.
There are no walkable destinations, no roads with footpaths, and no public transport of any kind. A high-clearance 4WD is essential and satellite communication is strongly recommended.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Timor Street
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Templeton Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Boulia Local Government Area, which contains Warenda. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.