Yaraka, 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 Yaraka, in the Longreach Regional local government area.
| Locality | Yaraka |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Longreach Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.89259 |
| Longitude | 144.2278 |
| Area | 1274.5 km² |
| Elevation | 218 m |
| Postcode | 4731 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 923 km west-northwest |
Yaraka is a locality in the Longreach Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1274.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 218 m above sea level. It lies approximately 923 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Yaraka is located at 24.8926°S, 144.2278°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4731. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Yaraka lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath. It lies 656.6 km south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 230°T), and is situated 35.2 km south-south-east of Isisford. The land here rolls out in gentle, ochre-coloured waves, a landscape sculpted by wind and the patient hand of time. Sparse, hardy trees dot the plains, their skeletal branches reaching towards the relentless sun, offering scant shade in this country of wide horizons. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a perfume of dust and resilience, and at dusk, the light bleeds across the land in hues of rose and burnt orange, painting the world with a quiet, breathtaking beauty. The very ground feels ancient, a silent witness to the ages.
The history of Yaraka is tied to the great pastoral empires that once stretched across this inland expanse, a legacy etched into the very fabric of the place. Sheep stations, sprawling and immense, were the lifeblood of this region, their wool a golden thread connecting these remote outposts to the wider world. Though the days of unfettered expansion have softened, the spirit of enterprise endures. Today, the local economy still leans heavily on the land, with cattle grazing the resilient grasses a common sight, and the occasional rumble of a road train signifies the ongoing movement of goods and produce. Yaraka's character is one of quiet tenacity, a place where life unfolds at a measured pace, dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yaraka, 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 Yaraka, in the Longreach Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Yaraka includes the postcode (4731), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Longreach Regional), 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 Yaraka 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. |