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Llanarth

QLD 4820 • Queensland

81
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
4945.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgricultural

About Llanarth

Llanarth is a vast remote pastoral locality in the Charters Towers Region of north Queensland, situated south-east of Charters Towers township and roughly 134 kilometres west of Townsville. The locality covers an extraordinary 4,945 square kilometres of Queensland's outback pastoral country, encompassing open grasslands, creek country, and savanna typical of the region. With a 2021 Census population of just 81 residents, Llanarth is one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland, characterised almost entirely by large cattle stations and pastoral enterprises.

The Llanarth area is dominated by pastoral operations, including cattle grazing and feedlot enterprises that take advantage of the region's extensive water resources and natural pastures. The Belyando and Suttor rivers flow through or near the locality, providing vital water infrastructure for farming properties. Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed from Charters Towers, a historic gold-rush town with supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and community facilities. Life in Llanarth is quintessentially outback Queensland — remote, self-reliant, and closely tied to the land.

Llanarth falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.43°, 146.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4945.66 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Charters Towers Railway Station
80 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1100 km
By Train
No practical train connection to Brisbane from this locality
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 10–11 hours via Gregory Developmental Road and Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 10–11 hours

🛣️ Townsville (approx. 134 km east via the Flinders Highway) is the nearest regional city for air, rail, and major services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

There are no shops or services within the locality; all errands require driving to Charters Towers or Townsville

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
81
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Llanarth known for? +

Llanarth is known for its large-scale cattle grazing and pastoral operations, including feedlot enterprises that make use of the region's extensive water resources and natural pasture. The locality sits south-east of Charters Towers in the heart of north Queensland's cattle country.

How far is Llanarth from the nearest city? +

Llanarth is approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Charters Towers and roughly 134 kilometres west of Townsville, the nearest regional city. Brisbane is approximately 1,100 kilometres to the south, about a 10–11 hour drive.

Does Llanarth have public transport? +

There is no public bus or rail service directly serving Llanarth. The nearest train station is at Charters Towers, which has a twice-weekly Queensland Rail service to Townsville. A private vehicle is essential for all travel in and around the locality.

What is the population of Llanarth? +

According to the 2021 Census, Llanarth had a population of 81 residents. This small number reflects the locality's large land area and almost exclusively pastoral land use.

Is Llanarth a good place to live? +

Llanarth suits those working in agriculture or the pastoral industry who value an isolated outback lifestyle with wide-open spaces and a close connection to the land. It is not suited to those requiring urban services, as all essential amenities must be sourced from Charters Towers or further afield.

What is the postcode for Llanarth? +

The postcode for Llanarth, Queensland is 4820, which it shares with Charters Towers and the surrounding region.