Tarramba, 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 Tarramba, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tarramba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.63858 |
| Longitude | 150.2649 |
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 379.1 km² |
| Elevation | 255 m |
| Postcode | 4702 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 418 km northwest |
Tarramba is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 102. The locality covers an area of 379.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 255 m above sea level. It lies approximately 418 km northwest of Brisbane. Tarramba is located at 24.6386°S, 150.2649°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.
Tarramba lies on a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the earth, a rich ochre, stretches towards a horizon punctuated by the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 142.2 km south of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 190°T), and is situated 29.7 km west-south-west of Thangool. The landscape here is a gentle sweep of fertile ground, where scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer dappled shade to the grazing cattle that dot the paddocks. The air itself carries a certain warmth, a soft breath that whispers of dry grasses and the promise of a coming rain, and in the late afternoon, the light turns to a molten gold, bathing everything in a tranquil, almost sacred glow.
Historically, Tarramba’s fortunes have been deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty, particularly its agricultural prowess. For generations, this region has been a heartland of banana cultivation, the broad green leaves of the plantations a constant, vibrant presence against the muted tones of the earth. The economy, while still anchored in this fruitful industry, has seen a quiet diversification, with some venturing into cattle grazing and others exploring niche produce, all contributing to a steady, unhurried pace of life. The local character is one of understated resilience and practical optimism, a spirit forged by the predictable cycles of the seasons and the enduring connection to the soil that nourishes Tarramba.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarramba, 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 Tarramba, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarramba includes the postcode (4702), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), 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 Tarramba 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. |