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Yagoonya

QLD 4892 • Queensland

20
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
11028.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural

About Yagoonya

Yagoonya is an extremely remote pastoral locality in Far North Queensland, located in the Cape York Peninsula region with coordinates placing it approximately 250 km north-west of Cairns. The locality encompasses a vast 11,028 square kilometres of tropical savanna woodland, with a population of only around 20 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The area lies within the electorate of Leichhardt and forms part of Queensland's sparsely populated Gulf Country.

Life in Yagoonya is defined by the rhythms of remote outback pastoral farming, the Wet and Dry seasons, and the vast distances typical of Cape York Peninsula. The region offers extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, wallabies, and abundant birdlife, as well as breathtaking savanna landscapes. Access is via unsealed roads that may be impassable during the Wet season, and all supplies and services are sourced from distant regional centres.

Yagoonya falls under postcode 4892 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4892
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-14.66°, 143.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11028.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 5 hr (sealed/unsealed roads)
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr

🛣️ 4WD required; some roads impassable in the Wet season (Nov–Apr). Light aircraft the most practical option for emergencies.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote outback locality; 4WD vehicle essential; no public transport or footpaths

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
20
▲ 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

Where is Yagoonya QLD? +

Yagoonya is a remote pastoral locality on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula, located approximately 250 km north-west of Cairns in the Gulf Country region of Far North Queensland.

How big is Yagoonya QLD? +

Yagoonya covers an enormous 11,028 square kilometres, making it one of the larger localities in Queensland by area, reflecting the vast pastoral properties typical of remote Cape York.

Can you drive to Yagoonya? +

Yagoonya is accessible by 4WD via unsealed outback roads, but these may be impassable during the Wet season from November to April. Light aircraft is the most reliable transport option for residents and emergencies.