Queensland location profile
Augathella QLD 4477
Small outback town in Murweh Shire on the Landsborough Highway, known as the Home of the Meat Ants and a friendly stopover for travellers. It offers basic services, a tight-knit community, and access to the Warrego River and surrounding rangelands.
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Why families consider Augathella
Rural grazing community centred on cattle and sheep, with families, station workers and grey nomads. Lifestyle is relaxed and practical, with strong community spirit and events like local races and rodeo.
Amenities & services
- General store and fuel/roadhouse
- Primary health clinic (Queensland Health/MPHS outreach)
- Hotel/pub and motel
- Caravan park and camping facilities
- Post office
- Cafe/takeaway
- Augathella Library (Main St, Murweh Shire Council branch)
- Charleville Library (Edward St, regional branch for wider services)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in town; nearest is Charleville (The Westlander service to Brisbane)
- Long-distance coach services operating along the Landsborough Highway
- Landsborough Highway (A2) and Tambo–Augathella Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Meat Ant Park and public art
- Warrego River fishing and picnic spots
- Public swimming pool
- Showgrounds, rodeo and racecourse
- Community hall and playgrounds
- Meat Ant Park
- Warrego River parklands
- Augathella Showgrounds reserve
Education context
Limited; no dedicated long day care in town. Family day care and early years at the local state school, with broader services available in Charleville (~85km).
- University of Southern Queensland (Toowoomba campus)
- CQUniversity (Rockhampton campus)
- University of Queensland (Gatton/St Lucia campuses)