Yungaburra, 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 Yungaburra, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Yungaburra |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.27111 |
| Longitude | 145.59539 |
| Population | 1,357 |
| Density | 79.7 /km² |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Elevation | 703 m |
| Postcode | 4884 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1366 km northwest |
Yungaburra is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,357. The locality covers an area of 17.0 km², giving a population density of about 79.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 703 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1366 km northwest of Brisbane. Yungaburra is located at 17.2711°S, 145.5954°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4884. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yungaburra rests on a broad, fertile plateau, a generous expanse of rich, red earth that spills out into a patchwork of green paddocks and stands of eucalypt. It lies 255.1 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 332°T), and is situated 12.0 km east of Atherton. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp soil and blooming tropical flora, especially potent in the hush of late afternoon when the sun, a molten disc, begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Gentle hills roll away towards the horizon, their slopes softened by the persistent growth of rainforest remnants and the orderly lines of agricultural pursuits, a landscape that feels both robust and surprisingly delicate, like an old quilt stitched with resilience and vibrant threads of life. The Atherton Tablelands, a grander stage upon which Yungaburra plays its part, offers a terrain of volcanic origins, evident in the fertile soils and the occasional, almost imperceptible, curve of ancient crater rims.
The story of Yungaburra is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that began with the clearing of rainforest for dairy and small crops. This fertile ground became the engine of its early prosperity, drawing settlers who found in the rich volcanic soil a promise of sustenance and a chance to build a life. Today, while dairying remains a significant thread in the local economy, Yungaburra has also blossomed as a destination for those seeking the quiet charm of country Queensland, its historic buildings and welcoming atmosphere drawing visitors to its centre. The iconic Curtain Fig Tree, a colossal strangler fig with a spectacular cascade of aerial roots, stands as a silent, living monument to the ancient forests that once dominated this land, a natural wonder that speaks of time and the enduring power of the wild.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yungaburra, 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 Yungaburra, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Yungaburra includes the postcode (4884), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Yungaburra 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. |