Upper Yarraman, 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 Upper Yarraman, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
| Locality | Upper Yarraman |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Toowoomba Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.8994 |
| Longitude | 151.88824 |
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 41.5 km² |
| Elevation | 590 m |
| Postcode | 4614 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 129 km west-northwest |
Upper Yarraman is a locality in the Toowoomba Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 102. The locality covers an area of 41.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 590 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Upper Yarraman is located at 26.8994°S, 151.8882°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4614. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Yarraman rests at the edge of the Darling Downs, a landscape of rolling hills that swell and dip like a sleeping giant. It lies 73.7 km north of Toowoomba City, QLD (from Toowoomba City, QLD: bearing 355°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-west of Yarraman. Here, the earth is a rich, deep ochre, often softened by a scattering of emerald pastures and the darker, steadfast green of eucalypt forests. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the higher elevation, a refreshing balm after the humid embrace of the coast. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-wispy clouds, paints the western slopes in hues of gold and russet, giving the terrain a painterly quality. The very character of Upper Yarraman is etched into this land, a quiet resilience born of open skies and fertile soil.
The history of Upper Yarraman is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a legacy that still whispers through the surrounding forests and the sturdy architecture of its older buildings. For generations, the rich stands of timber provided sustenance and built the foundations of this locality, shaping its economy and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. While the timber mills may not roar as they once did, the land continues to yield its bounty, with grazing properties and smaller-scale agricultural ventures now forming the backbone of the local economy. Travellers passing through Upper Yarraman will notice the enduring connection to the land, a palpable sense of place that speaks of hard work, community, and a profound respect for the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Yarraman, 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 Upper Yarraman, in the Toowoomba Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Yarraman includes the postcode (4614), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Toowoomba 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 Upper Yarraman 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. |