Dajarra
QLD 4825 • Queensland
About Dajarra
Dajarra is a remote outback town in north-west Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Mount Isa in the Cloncurry Shire. With a population of around 184 people, Dajarra is a small, isolated community set in the vast semi-arid Mitchell grasslands of western Queensland. The town serves as a service hub for surrounding cattle stations and is home to a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Life in Dajarra revolves around the pastoral industry, with beef cattle grazing on the extensive plains surrounding the town forming the backbone of the local economy. The community has limited services including a school and basic amenities, while the remote landscape offers a rugged, authentic outback experience. Dajarra is located on the Georgina Highway, providing a vital road connection to Mount Isa to the north and Boulia to the south along the iconic outback highway network. The town has a strong Indigenous cultural heritage, with the local Kalkadoon and Mitakoodi peoples having deep connections to the surrounding country.
Dajarra falls under postcode 4825 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barkly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Outback Queensland Transit — Mount Isa ~1.5 h
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre Mount Isa is 100km north via Georgina Highway; Mount Isa has a regional airport with services to Brisbane
Extremely remote; personal vehicle or charter flights essential for most travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Alpurrurulam Community
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Matheson Street
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3 - 17 Bougainville Street
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Cnr Mary Street & Camooweal St
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Brilliant Street
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5-9 Thompson Road
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49 Miles Street
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116 Marian Street
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6-12 Fifth Avenue
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23rd Avenue, Happy Valley
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Short Street
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64-72 Clarke Street
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Urandangi
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Abel Smith Parade