Location Profiles

Central West Health Service District

BOULIA

Boulia is a tiny remote country town situated on the Burke River in far west Queensland. Established in 1876, Boulia was an important stopping point on the stock route. Today, the town is still pivotal to the wool and cattle industries, providing vital services and conveniences to the surrounding properties. Known as “the capital of Channel Country”, Boulia is famous for sightings of the mysterious Min-Min Light, an eerie glowing ball which appears from nowhere and disappears without a trace. Boulia offers a relaxed outback lifestyle with plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Population: 500

Queensland Health facilities in District: 11

• Read more about Boulia’s key Queensland Health facility Boulia Primary Health Care Centre
• Read more about Central West Health Service District

Services

• Boulia State School (OP to Year 7)
• Family support centre
• Community clubs, including QCWA and the Channel Country Childrens’ Group
• Library
• Places of worship
• Police station
• Emergency services
• Rodeo Grounds
• Shire Hall
• Sports and Aquatic Centre
• Australia Post
• Banking facilities
• Shopping facilities

Sporting & Recreation

• Sporting clubs and facilities including golf, basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball, squash, gym, swimming and football
• Stonehouse Museum
• Cawnpore Lookout
• Hamilton Hotel Site
• Min Min Encounter and Visitors Information Centre
• Daimantina National Park
• Moonstone Fossicking
• Fishing, 4wd driving, bird watching, camping

Location

1723 km north west of Brisbane
290 km south of Mount Isa
364 km west of Winton

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