Yarrabah, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire, Queensland
Yarrabah, 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 Yarrabah, in the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarrabah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.99374 |
| Longitude | 145.90097 |
| Population | 2,579 |
| Density | 257900.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1376 km north-northwest |
Yarrabah is a locality in the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,579. The locality covers an area of 0.0 km², giving a population density of about 257900.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1376 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Yarrabah is located at 16.9937°S, 145.9010°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yarrabah unfolds across a landscape of dramatic contrasts, where the dense green of tropical rainforest tumbles down steep hillsides to meet the shimmering turquoise of the Coral Sea. It lies 269.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 339°T), and is situated 17.2 km east of Edmonton. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and salt spray, a constant reminder of the powerful natural forces that shape this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating the vibrant colours of unseen birds and the stoic trunks of ancient trees. The coastline itself is a rugged embrace, a series of bays and headlands that guard the entrance to the sheltered waters, and the beaches, when they appear, are often a raw, untamed beauty of sand and driftwood.
The story of Yarrabah is deeply interwoven with its past as a mission settlement, a history that has left an indelible mark on its character and the lives of its people. For many years, this secluded stretch of coast was a place of refuge and resilience, a centre for cultural preservation and a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the bounty of the sea and the land, now seeks to balance tradition with contemporary opportunities, with fishing and small-scale agriculture playing a continuing, if modified, role. The surrounding national park, a verdant lung of biodiversity, offers a profound connection to the natural world, a place where the ancient rhythms of the land still hold sway and where the spirit of Yarrabah finds its truest expression.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrabah, 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 Yarrabah, in the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrabah includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Yarrabah Aboriginal 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 Yarrabah 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. |