South Yaamba, Queensland — 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 South Yaamba, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
| Locality | South Yaamba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Rockhampton Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.21016 |
| Longitude | 150.3327 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 100.5 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 545 km north-northwest |
South Yaamba is a locality in the Rockhampton Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 89. The locality covers an area of 100.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 545 km north-northwest of Brisbane. South Yaamba is located at 23.2102°S, 150.3327°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4702. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Yaamba lies cradled by a landscape of rolling plains and the gentle curve of the Fitzroy River. It lies 26.1 km north-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 316°T), and is situated 12.2 km north-north-west of Alton Downs. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the faintest whisper of eucalyptus from the surrounding bushland. Cattle graze on the ochre-tinted grasses that carpet the paddocks, their slow, deliberate movements a counterpoint to the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant windmill. The sky itself seems vast and deep, a canvas of pale blues transitioning to bruised purples and fiery oranges as daylight surrenders to dusk. Across the open country, the forms of distant hills, softened by the haze, suggest a quiet, ancient presence.
The story of South Yaamba is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland of the region, its economy historically anchored in grazing and the cultivation of the fertile river flats. For generations, the Fitzroy has been both lifeblood and a persistent challenge, shaping the livelihoods and resilience of its people. Evidence of earlier times is subtle, perhaps a weather-beaten fence post or the faint track of a forgotten track leading towards the river, hinting at the steady passage of travellers and settlers. The rhythm of life in South Yaamba is one of consistent effort, dictated by the seasons and the land, a quiet dedication to the enduring pulse of the countryside that defines this enduring place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Yaamba, Queensland 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 South Yaamba, in the Rockhampton Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for South Yaamba includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Rockhampton Regional), 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 South Yaamba 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. |