All watercourses in this area are part of the Lake Eyre drainage basin,[3] and most will dry up before their water reaches Lake Eyre.

[4] The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.

[3] The nearest secondary schools are in Mount Isa and Winton and are too far for a daily commute.

[3] The Spinifex State College in Mount Isa offers boarding facilities.

[7] Other boarding schools or distance education would be options.