The locality is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) north-east of the town of Scottsdale.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 225 for the state suburb of Winnaleah.

Local attractions include a swimming pool (run by the local community), a post office, hotel, produce store, district high school (prep to grade 10), church, community shop and a memorial ANZAC bell.

[3] Winnaleah Hotel was built and opened in 1927 by William Whitmore.

[4] Route A3 (Tasman Highway) passes through the south-east corner.