Coolmunda
QLD 4387 • Queensland
About Coolmunda
Coolmunda is a rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, covering a substantial 238 square kilometres of open grazing and cropping land near the New South Wales border. Home to around 212 residents, the locality sits within the Inglewood district of the Goondiwindi Regional Council area. The Coolmunda Reservoir — a significant irrigation storage on the Macintyre Brook — is a defining feature of the landscape and supports agricultural activity across the region. The terrain is typical of the Western Downs: flat to gently undulating, with brigalow scrub and open grasslands extending to the horizon.
Life in Coolmunda is quintessentially rural, with residents engaged in dryland cropping, irrigated agriculture, and beef cattle production. The nearby town of Inglewood provides essential services including a supermarket, schools, a hospital, and community facilities. The Coolmunda Reservoir also offers recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and birdwatching in a tranquil bush setting. Goondiwindi, approximately 50 kilometres to the west, serves as the major service hub for the region, offering a broader range of healthcare, education, and commercial services.
Coolmunda falls under postcode 4387 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Via New England Highway through Warwick and Toowoomba
Rural locality with no local services; car essential for all daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Chilcott Street
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Elizabeth Street