Yerra
QLD 4650 • Queensland
About Yerra
Yerra is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres west-south-west of Maryborough and 59 kilometres south-west of Hervey Bay. Covering a substantial 55 square kilometres, the area had a population of just 110 at the 2021 census, reflecting its character as a quiet agricultural district of the Wide Bay hinterland. The locality once had a railway station on the now-closed Gayndah line, and its former state school operated from 1912 until 1974.
Yerra retains a pioneering rural atmosphere, with the farming community and surrounding properties maintaining broad-acre agricultural traditions typical of inland Queensland. Residents rely on Maryborough for shopping, schools, medical services, and employment, as the locality has no commercial services of its own. The nearby Mary River catchment and bushland areas provide opportunities for fishing, four-wheel driving, and wildlife spotting, making the area appealing to those who value a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle close to nature.
Yerra falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Fraser Coast Transit regional services — Maryborough 35–50 min
Commute to Maryborough
🛣️ Car is essential; Maryborough provides Queensland Rail access for longer journeys
Remote rural locality with no local infrastructure; a private vehicle is required for all trips to services and amenities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Forestry Road
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Cambridge Street
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Gundiah School Road (off Old Gympie Road)
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23 Royle Street
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210-220 Albert Street
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Boys Avenue
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471 Kent Street
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164 Woodstock Street
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Kent Street
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149 North Street
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891 Saltwater Creek Road
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51 Lennox Street
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167 John Street
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545 Alice Street
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1143 Mungar Road
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1 Forgan Terrace
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239 Gympie Road
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400 Teddington Road