Camooweal
QLD 4828 • Queensland
About Camooweal
Camooweal is a remote outback town in north-western Queensland, located 190 kilometres north-west of Mount Isa along the Barkly Highway near the Northern Territory border. Part of the City of Mount Isa local government area, the town recorded a population of 236 at the 2021 Census. Established in 1884, Camooweal developed as an important droving and supply point on the transcontinental stock route, and its historic character is still very much alive today.
Camooweal serves as a last stop for travellers crossing between Queensland and the Northern Territory, with fuel, accommodation, and a pub catering to road trippers on the legendary Barkly Highway. The nearby Camooweal Caves National Park offers extraordinary limestone caverns worth exploring. The pastoral industry remains the economic backbone of the region, with vast cattle stations surrounding the town. Camooweal State School provides education for local children, reflecting the tight-knit nature of this classic outback community.
Camooweal falls under postcode 4828 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound Australia (Barkly Highway route) — Mount Isa / Darwin Approx 2 hr to Mount Isa; 10+ hr to Darwin
Commute to Mount Isa
🛣️ Camooweal has a small airstrip for light aircraft. Mount Isa Airport is the nearest facility with commercial flights.
A small outback town where the core street is walkable, but vehicle travel is essential for all inter-town needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nowranie Street
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Lake Nash Station