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Tingun

QLD 4455 • Queensland

184
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1241.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
OutbackRuralRemoteAgriculturalCar-Dependent

About Tingun

Tingun is a rural locality in Queensland's Maranoa Region, situated approximately 31 kilometres south-south-east of Roma and around 467 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane. With a population of 184 recorded at the 2021 Census spread across over 1,240 square kilometres, Tingun is a vast and sparsely settled pastoral locality in South West Queensland. It falls under the Maranoa Regional Council, with Roma serving as the administrative and commercial centre of the region.

The locality is characterised by large-scale cattle and sheep grazing properties typical of the Maranoa region's open woodlands and grasslands. The Western railway line forms the northern boundary of the locality, though there is no station serving Tingun itself. Residents rely on Roma for essential services including healthcare, schooling, and shopping, with the town accessible via the Carnarvon Highway and connecting rural roads. The landscape is defined by the Mitchell grass downs and mulga scrub of South West Queensland.

Tingun falls under postcode 4455 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4455
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.73°, 148.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1241.53 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Roma Station
31 km
N/A – drive only

Bus Services

  • No scheduled local services — Roma (regional hub) by car ~30 min drive

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
467 km
By Train
No direct service from Tingun; Roma station serves the Spirit of the Outback (approx 8 hr overnight to Brisbane)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr – 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min – 5 hr

🛣️ Via Carnarvon Highway to Roma, then Warrego Highway to Brisbane. Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Vast pastoral locality with no commercial services; all daily needs require a drive to Roma

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
184
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tingun known for? +

Tingun is a pastoral locality in Queensland's Maranoa Region known for its expansive cattle and sheep grazing properties. It is a quiet, remote area of South West Queensland where large stations define the landscape of open woodlands and Mitchell grass plains.

How far is Tingun from Brisbane? +

Tingun is approximately 467 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane, around a 5 to 5.5 hour drive via the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and Roma.

Does Tingun have public transport? +

Tingun has no scheduled public transport services. The Western railway line runs along the northern boundary of the locality, with Roma (31km north) offering the nearest Queensland Rail connection via the Spirit of the Outback. A car is the only practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Tingun? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tingun had a population of 184 people across a locality of over 1,240 square kilometres — one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland's Maranoa Region.

Is Tingun a good place to live? +

Tingun suits those who value the open expanses of outback Queensland and a deeply rural lifestyle on or near pastoral properties. Roma, just 31 kilometres to the north, provides access to schools, a hospital, shops, and community services for Tingun residents.

What is the postcode for Tingun? +

The postcode for Tingun, Queensland is 4455, shared with nearby localities in the Maranoa Region.