The Shire of Boulia is a local government area in Central West Queensland, bordering the Northern Territory, with its administrative centre in the town of Boulia. Covering an area of 60,906 square kilometres (23,515.9 sq mi), it 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. The Shire's logo features the motto E pluribus unum.
Boulia council area exhibits a varied occupational landscape, with a significant presence of managers and labourers. The housing market in the area shows a favorable trend with a majority of households having affordable mortgage repayments. The population distribution skews towards older age groups, which may suggest a potential need for services catering to this demographic.
