Yagoonya, 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 Yagoonya, in the Carpentaria Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yagoonya |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Carpentaria Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.33266 |
| Longitude | 141.55794 |
| Area | 11023.9 km² |
| Postcode | 4892 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1711 km northwest |
Yagoonya is a locality in the Carpentaria Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 11023.9 km². It lies approximately 1711 km northwest of Brisbane. Yagoonya is located at 16.3327°S, 141.5579°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4892. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Yagoonya rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the earth, a rich ochre, stretches towards a horizon often softened by heat haze. It lies 638.2 km west-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 300°T), and is situated 86.0 km north-north-east of Howitt. The landscape here is a study in understated resilience, vast tracts of dry grassland punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional ghost gum, its pale bark a stark contrast against the endless blue. A quiet wind, carrying the scent of dry earth and distant, unseen water, whispers through the sparse vegetation, a constant companion to the wide, open skies that dominate the view. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, washes the land in a warm, golden hue, smoothing the sharp edges of the terrain and lending a profound stillness to the surroundings.
The history of Yagoonya is tied to the ancient rhythms of this country, a place where cattle stations, established a century ago, still form the backbone of the local economy, their vast paddocks a testament to enduring pastoral traditions. The dusty track that serves as the main artery through Yagoonya speaks of generations of travellers, stockmen, and families who have made their lives here, their efforts etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent hum of the generator and the well-worn paths leading to the shearing shed. While the immediate vicinity might appear outwardly sparse, a closer look reveals the quiet industry of those who understand the land, their livelihoods woven into the fabric of this remote Queensland locality, a place that has learned to thrive on resilience and a deep connection to its arid heart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yagoonya, 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 Yagoonya, in the Carpentaria Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yagoonya includes the postcode (4892), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Carpentaria Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Yagoonya 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. |