Wills
QLD 4829 • Queensland
About Wills
Wills is an extremely remote outback locality situated in the Shire of Boulia in far south-western Queensland, approximately 1,703 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 319 kilometres south of Mount Isa. Located within the Channel Country — a vast region of braided floodplains and ephemeral rivers — the locality covers around 6,935 square kilometres with a population of just 31 people as of the 2021 census. Watercourses here are part of the Lake Eyre drainage basin, draining south and west toward one of the world's largest salt lakes.
Life in Wills revolves around large cattle and sheep stations that define the Channel Country's economy and culture. Residents are self-sufficient by necessity, with the nearest services found in Boulia township around 100 kilometres to the north-east. The surrounding landscape transforms dramatically after rare rainfall, with floodplains turning lush and supporting significant wildlife, including iconic Channel Country birds. It is a place for those who embrace the isolation and beauty of the Australian outback.
Wills falls under postcode 4829 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gregory electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Mount Isa
🛣️ Extremely remote; access by unsealed roads in parts; Mount Isa is the nearest regional centre
Essentially no walkable infrastructure; vast pastoral properties require vehicle travel for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Timor Street
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Templeton Street