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Yarraman

QLD 4614 • Rest of QLD

1,127
Population (2021)
$23,140
Median Income
128.54 km²
Area
$223/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuietPeaceful

About Yarraman

Yarraman is a small rural township located approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 117 kilometres north of Toowoomba, sitting at an elevation of 482 metres in Queensland's South Burnett region within the Toowoomba Regional Council area. The township covers a large 128.5 square kilometre locality and recorded a population of 1,127 at the 2021 Census — a modest increase from 1,064 in 2016. With a median age of 55 and a below-average median household income of $804 per week, Yarraman is a small country town serving the surrounding agricultural, forestry, and pastoral community.

Yarraman offers a quiet rural lifestyle with basic township amenities including local shops, primary and secondary schools, churches, and a small business centre catering to residents and travellers passing through on the D'Aguilar Highway linking Kingaroy and Toowoomba. The elevated terrain provides a cooler, greener climate compared to the Queensland coast, with state forests and rolling pastoral land surrounding the town. Affordable housing and a close-knit community make Yarraman a practical choice for those seeking a relaxed regional lifestyle, though most daily needs and larger shopping trips require a drive to Kingaroy, Toowoomba, or Brisbane.

Yarraman falls under postcode 4614 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4614
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.83°, 151.98°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
128.54 km²
Elevation
482m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound / TransLink regional coach — Brisbane CBD (Roma Street) Approx. 2.5-3 hours

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct train service; regional coach service available
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Accessible via the D'Aguilar Highway and Bruce Highway; Kingaroy (44km NW) is the nearest regional service centre

Walkability Car-Dependent

Basic township services are within walking distance of the town centre, but most errands require a car and many amenities necessitate a drive to Kingaroy or Toowoomba

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$223
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$867
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
55 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,064
Census 2021
1,127
▲ 5.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$21,892
Income 2021
$23,140
▲ 5.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 889
Born Overseas 117

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 33
  • 2. England 30
  • 3. Netherlands 12
  • 4. Germany 9
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 6
  • 6. Scotland 6
  • 7. India 5
  • 8. Philippines 4
  • 9. South Africa 3
  • 10. Vietnam 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 513
Australian 458
German 119
Irish 118
Scottish 108
Australian Aboriginal 57
Dutch 16
Maori 13
Italian 11
Polish 10

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

775
Both parents born in Australia
135
Both parents born overseas
92
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.4%
No Religion
39.0%
Buddhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
50 (4.4%)
5-14 years
133 (11.8%)
15-19 years
51 (4.5%)
20-24 years
39 (3.5%)
25-34 years
68 (6.0%)
35-44 years
95 (8.4%)
45-54 years
116 (10.3%)
55-64 years
169 (15.0%)
65-74 years
225 (20.0%)
75-84 years
147 (13.0%)
85+ years
35 (3.1%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yarraman known for? +

Yarraman is a historic rural township in Queensland's South Burnett region, known for its elevated location amid state forests and pastoral land, its small-town community character, and its position as a stopping point on the D'Aguilar Highway between Kingaroy and Toowoomba. The area has historical ties to the timber industry and agriculture.

How far is Yarraman from Brisbane? +

Yarraman is approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD, typically a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive via the D'Aguilar Highway and Bruce Highway.

Does Yarraman have public transport? +

Yarraman has limited public transport options; regional coach services connect the town to Brisbane and Toowoomba, but there is no passenger rail service. A private vehicle is the most practical way to access Yarraman and travel to nearby service centres.

What is the population of Yarraman? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yarraman has a population of 1,127 residents, spread across a large 128.5 square kilometre locality. The population has grown slightly from 1,064 in 2016, with a median age of 55 and an Indigenous population of approximately 72 residents.

Is Yarraman a good place to live? +

Yarraman suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle with affordable housing and a close-knit community away from urban pressure. Housing is very affordable, the pace of life is relaxed, and the natural surroundings are attractive, though residents should expect limited local services and a car-dependent lifestyle for most daily needs.

What is the postcode for Yarraman? +

The postcode for Yarraman, Queensland is 4614.