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 Yaamba, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yaamba |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.13832 |
| Longitude | 150.35627 |
| Population | 69 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 66.0 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 4704 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 551 km north-northwest |
Yaamba is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 69. The locality covers an area of 66.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 551 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Yaamba is located at 23.1383°S, 150.3563°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4704. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yaamba rests on the fertile banks of the Fitzroy River, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards the rugged ranges that frame the horizon. It lies 31.1 km north-north-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 330°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-north-west of Etna Creek. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed country that stretches outwards. Across the fields, the colours shift with the seasons: the vibrant emerald of young crops, the golden hues of ripening wheat, and the dusty ochre of dry earth waiting for rain. The river itself, a broad, languid presence, dictates the rhythm of life, its waters reflecting the immense Queensland sky, a canvas of brilliant blues and fiery sunsets. The character of Yaamba is etched in the weathered faces of its people and the quiet strength of the landscape, a place where the pace of life is measured by the sun's arc and the steady flow of the river.
The story of Yaamba is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Fitzroy River basin, a land that has sustained communities for generations. Historically, this region was a vital corridor for transport and trade, its fertile soil proving a magnet for settlers drawn by the promise of prosperity. The local economy continues to be anchored by farming and grazing, the broad paddocks surrounding Yaamba yielding crops that feed the nation. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the sturdy farmhouses and the occasional glimpse of cattle moving across the open country. While the broader region might be known for its mineral wealth, Yaamba itself has held true to its agricultural roots, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the river and the land it nourishes. The gentle hum of agricultural machinery often punctuates the stillness, a sound that speaks of continuity and a deep-seated connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of 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 Yaamba, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yaamba includes the postcode (4704), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone 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 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. |