Gunnewin, Queensland

Gunnewin
Queensland
Gunnewin
Coordinates 25°58′18″S 148°36′14″E / 25.9716°S 148.6038°E / -25.9716; 148.6038Coordinates: 25°58′18″S 148°36′14″E / 25.9716°S 148.6038°E / -25.9716; 148.6038
Postcode(s) 4455
Area 472.3 km2 (182.4 sq mi)
LGA(s) Maranoa Region
State electorate(s) Warrego
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Gunnewin:
Mount Hutton Injune Highland Plains
Cornwall Gunnewin Eumamurrin
Cornwall Bymount Eumamurrin

Gunnewin is a locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The name Gunnewin was first used in 1926 and is an Aboriginal word meaning ringtailed possum or possum trap.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gunnewin - locality in Maranoa Region (entry 47426)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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