First established in 1862 the town soon grew with the establishment of sheep and cattle runs on the rich red soils and river plains in the area. The Warrego River runs through this area. Today more than 2 million sheep roam these rich grazing lands. In 1899 the railway arrived which further bolstered the area's population and fortunes.
 

Many other towns sprung up around this time but have failed such as Balbuna, Tuen, Tego, Wooroorooka and Coongoola now they are just memories or ghost towns. The Matilda Highway which stretches the length of Queensland starts in Cunnamulla.

New industries such as grapes and other fruit ventures have sprung up in recent times with irrigation now available from the Alan Tannock Weir. A popular spot for locals is the Cunnamulla Weir where you can fish for Murray Cod or Yellowbelly.

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