Yarras, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales
Yarras, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Yarras, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Yarras |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.43569 |
| Longitude | 152.35987 |
| Population | 69 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 76.6 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 2446 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 291 km north-northeast |
Yarras is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 69. The locality covers an area of 76.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 291 km north-northeast of Sydney. Yarras is located at 31.4357°S, 152.3599°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2446. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yarras unfolds as a quiet settlement, cradled by the undulating hills that form the western edge of the coastal plain. It lies 50.9 km west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 273°T), and is situated 28.2 km west of Beechwood. The land here is a mosaic of rich, dark soil, where pastures stretch out in verdant swathes, punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts whose branches reach towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. A palpable sense of stillness pervades Yarras, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the murmur of the occasional vehicle travelling the road that threads through the landscape. The air itself carries a faint, earthy aroma, mingled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers after a spring rain, hinting at the deep connection between the inhabitants and the land they cultivate.
The history of Yarras is deeply rooted in the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have sustained it for generations, a legacy evident in the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the enduring fences that mark out the grazing properties. For many years, the rhythm of life in Yarras was dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, a pattern that still subtly influences the local economy, with many families maintaining strong ties to farming and grazing enterprises. While the immediate vicinity doesn't boast major landmarks, the surrounding countryside offers a quiet beauty, a place where the land speaks of patient cultivation and a straightforward way of life, a stark contrast to the bustling coastal centres just a short drive away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarras, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Yarras, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarras includes the postcode (2446), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Yarras is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |