Established in 2008, it was preceded by three previous local government areas which dated back to the 19th century.

[1] Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Goondiwindi Region existed as three distinct local government areas: Inglewood and Waggamba began as two of Queensland's 74 divisions created under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 on 11 November 1879.

The Municipality of Goondiwindi was proclaimed under the Local Government Act 1878 on 20 October 1888.

In July 2007, the Local Government Reform Commission released its report and recommended that the three areas amalgamate.

[4][5][6] The council remains undivided and its elected body consists of six councillors and a mayor.