The Shire of Kilkivan was a local government area about 180 kilometres (112 mi) north-northwest of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia.

[12][14] The Shire was not subdivided into wards or divisions, and the council consisted of an elected mayor and six councillors.

In July 1906, 32 allotments were advertised for selection by the Department of Public Lands Office.

The map advertising the land selection states the allotments are portions in the Parishes of Murgon, Goomeribong and Barambah.

The shire came to host two major annual festivals—the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride in April, and the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival on the last Sunday in May.