The Shire of Boulia is a local government area in Central West Queensland, bordering the Northern Territory. Its administrative centre is in the town of Boulia.It covers an area of , and has existed as a local government entity since 1887. The main industry in the shire is beef production.
The shire is known for the unexplained phenomenon of the Min Min light, a light that has been reported to follow travellers in the area for some distance before disappearing.
On its logo, the Shire has the motto E pluribus unum.
In the , the Shire of Boulia had a population of 458 people.
History Waluwarra (also known as Warluwarra, Walugara, and Walukara) is an Australian Aboriginal language of Western Queensland. Its traditional language region is the local government area of Shire of Boulia, including Walgra Station and Wolga, from Roxborough Downs north to Carandotta Station and Urandangi on the Georgina River, on Moonah Creek to Rochedale, south-east of Pituri Creek.
The Boulia Division was established on 24 September 1887.
On 31 March 1903, Boulia Division became the Shire of Boulia.
Towns and localities The Shire of Boulia includes the following settlements:
Boulia Amaroo Georgina Min Min Piturie Toko Urandangi Warburton Warenda Waverley
Amenities Boulia Shire Council operates a public library in Boulia.
The Boulia Shire Hall is in Herbert Street and can be hired for functions.
Demographics Year Population Notes 1933 604 1947 676 1954 764 1961 833 1966 645 1971 755 1976 635 1981 600 1986 583 1991 575 1996 550 640 419 480 426 458
Chairmen and mayors 1918: Joseph Richard Coghlan 1927: James Griffith Scholefield 2008–present: Eric Charles (Rick) Britton
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