Aramac
QLD 4726 • Queensland
About Aramac
Aramac is a small rural town in the Barcaldine Region of outback Queensland, situated approximately 67 kilometres north of Barcaldine and 1,138 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Established in 1869, the town has a population of around 372 residents and occupies a vast locality of over 13,500 square kilometres on Queensland's central-western plains. Aramac is one of Queensland's historic outback towns, once serving as the original seat of Barcoo Shire and playing a significant role in the early development of the wool and cattle industries.
Life in Aramac centres on the pastoral industry, with vast cattle and sheep stations surrounding the town. The town features the Thomson Development Museum — commonly known as the Mary Grigor Centre — which celebrates the region's history and the famous bush poet Robert Service's connection to the area. The Aramac Travellers Rest caravan park and a small selection of local businesses cater to both residents and outback travellers. The community is resilient and proud of its heritage, with facilities including a school, pub, and local store serving the widely dispersed rural population.
Aramac falls under postcode 4726 and is governed by the Barcaldine Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound / TransLink coach services — Longreach / Barcaldine ~1h 30m to Longreach
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car essential for local travel; Capricorn Highway connects to Barcaldine and Longreach. Longreach Airport services flights to Brisbane.
Small outback town; the main street and basic amenities are walkable but a vehicle is essential for the vast surrounding locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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67 Porter Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Barcaldine Local Government Area, which contains Aramac. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.