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Yalboroo

QLD 4741 • Queensland

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
202.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalPeaceful

About Yalboroo

Yalboroo is a rural town and locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, located approximately 71 kilometres north-west of Mackay and around 55 kilometres south of Proserpine. Spanning over 200 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled locality with a 2021 Census population of just 146 residents, giving one of the lowest population densities in the region. Situated within the Whitsunday hinterland, Yalboroo sits in a broad landscape of grazing properties, tropical bush, and the rolling country that characterises this part of coastal central Queensland.

The locality is accessible via the Mackay–Eungella Road corridor, placing it within reach of both Mackay's services and the scenic Whitsunday region to the north. Yalboroo and its surrounds are known for cattle grazing and the quiet character of the Pioneer Valley hinterland. Those drawn to the area typically value the wide open spaces, a genuine rural pace, and proximity to North Queensland's remarkable natural assets — from the Whitsunday Islands coastline to the national parks of the Eungella hinterland just to the south.

Yalboroo falls under postcode 4741 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4741
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.81°, 149.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
202.63 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Mackay / Proserpine 55–75 min to Mackay

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
71 km
By Train
No direct service; Proserpine station is the nearest rail stop, approximately 55 km north
By Car (Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Accessible via Bruce Highway corridor; Calen is the nearest small service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily errands require a vehicle; the nearest shops and services are in Calen or Mackay

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 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 Yalboroo known for? +

Yalboroo is known as a quiet rural locality in the Mackay Region, characterised by cattle grazing, tropical bush, and the broad hinterland country between the Whitsunday coast and the Eungella ranges. The Whitsunday Islands are accessible to the north, making the broader region a popular destination for visitors.

How far is Yalboroo from Mackay? +

Yalboroo is approximately 71 kilometres north-west of Mackay CBD, typically around a 55-minute to 1-hour 15-minute drive via local roads and the Bruce Highway.

Does Yalboroo have public transport? +

Yalboroo has no regular public transport. The nearest passenger rail station is Proserpine, approximately 55 kilometres to the north. A private vehicle is essential for all travel in and out of the locality.

What is the population of Yalboroo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yalboroo has a population of 146 residents spread across a large locality of over 200 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely settled localities in the Mackay Region.

Is Yalboroo a good place to live? +

Yalboroo suits those seeking a remote rural lifestyle in central Queensland's hinterland, with access to the natural wonders of the Whitsundays and Eungella region. Residents should be comfortable with long drives for services, shopping, and schooling.

What is the postcode for Yalboroo? +

The postcode for Yalboroo, Queensland is 4741, which it shares with Mackay and a wide range of surrounding localities in the Mackay Region.