North Talwood
QLD 4496 • Queensland
About North Talwood
North Talwood is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region of south-west Queensland, situated approximately 105 kilometres west of Goondiwindi and around 455 kilometres west-south-west of Brisbane. Covering nearly 926 square kilometres of flat western Queensland grazing country, the locality recorded a population of just 113 at the 2021 Census, giving one of the lowest population densities of any locality in the region. In May 2024, the Queensland Government announced plans to amalgamate North Talwood with neighbouring Talwood, reflecting the very small and declining populations of both communities.
The locality is characterised by wide, open pastoral landscapes typical of outback Queensland, with cattle and sheep grazing underpinning the local economy. Services are minimal within North Talwood itself, with residents relying on Goondiwindi — approximately 105 kilometres to the east — or St George for shopping, healthcare, and other amenities. There is no public transport in the area, road conditions can vary on unpaved tracks, and a four-wheel drive is often advisable during wet seasons; for those who choose this life, the sweeping skies, silence, and agricultural community spirit are defining features of the experience.
North Talwood falls under postcode 4496 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Very remote; nearest services at Goondiwindi (105 km east) or St George (108 km north-west)
An extremely remote pastoral locality with no local services; all errands require a long drive to Goondiwindi or St George
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Recreation Street