The Bruce Highway traverses the locality from east to west passing through the town. The North Coast railway line runs almost immediately parallel with the highway with a number of rail stops within the locality (from north to south):[6]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Guthalungra had a population of 112 people.[23]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Guthalungra had a population of 112 people.[1]
Economy
Guthalungra is predominantly an agricultural area, mostly grazing with some crop production.[24] Pacific Reef Fisheries operate the Guthalungra Prawn Farm near the mouth of the Elliot River. The company uses the prawn farm as a hatchery for black tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) and a place to conduct their breeding program. The prawns are then raised for harvest and processing at the company's 93 hectare facility at Ayr.[25]
Education
There are no schools in Guthalungra. The nearest government primary schools are Gumlu State School in neighbouring Gumlu to the west and Merinda State School in Merinda in neighbouring Bowen to the east. The nearest government secondary schools are Home Hill State High School in Home Hill to the north-west and Bowen State High School in neighbouring Bowen to the east. The south-west of Gurthalungra is not nearby either of these secondary schools; distance education and boarding school would be other options. There are also Catholic schools in Home Hill and Bowen.[26]