Mungallala South is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2016 census, Mungallala South had a population of 24 people.[1]

Mungallala South Queensland
Mungallala South
Coordinates	26.7561°S 147.475°E / -26.7561; 147.475
Population	24 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.01014/km2 (0.0263/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4467[2]
Area	2,367.1 km2 (913.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Mungallala South: Morven Mungallala Womalilla Boatman Mungallala South V Gate Bargunyah Bargunyah Bargunyah

Mungallala South's postcode is 4467.[2]

History

The name Mungallala comes from the town and pastoral run name. It is derived from the Kunggari language, from mungar/kungar meaning bird and yaya/lala meaning shout, describing the sound of the claws of running emu.[3]

Education

There are no schools in Mungallala South. The nearest primary school is in neighbouring Mungallala. The nearest secondary school is in Mitchell but only offers up to Year 10. For Years 11 and 12, the nearest secondary schools are in Roma and Charleville.[4]

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