Wunjunga, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wunjunga Queensland
Wunjunga viewed from Mount Inkerman, Nov 2005
Wunjunga Location in Queensland
Population	13 (2021 census)
• Density	0.183/km2 (0.47/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4806
Area	71.1 km2 (27.5 sq mi)
Location	1,221 km (759 mi) NW of Brisbane 113 km (70 mi) SE of Townsville 16 km (10 mi) S of Home Hill
LGA(s)	Shire of Burdekin
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Wunjunga: Inkerman Groper Creek Coral Sea Wangaratta Wunjunga Coral Sea Gumlu Gumlu Coral Sea

Rubble still litters the beach some 17 years after Cyclone Aivu hit

Township of Wunjunga viewed from the Beach in Upstart Bay, 19 Feb 2006

Rocky Outcrops on Beach at Wunjunga, 19 Feb 2006

Wunjunga is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district. Wunjunga is part of the Shire of Burdekin, a local government area. In 2021, only 13 people lived here, making it a very quiet place!

Where is Wunjunga?

Wunjunga is located in a part of Queensland called North Queensland. It sits south of a town called Home Hill. The beautiful waters of the Coral Sea are right on its eastern side, meaning it has a coastline.

The main road, called the Bruce Highway, runs along the western edge of Wunjunga. This highway connects many towns along the coast of Queensland.

Who Lives in Wunjunga?

Wunjunga is a very small community. The number of people living there has changed a little over the years.

• In 2016, there were 9 people living in Wunjunga.
• By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 13 people.