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Dajarra

QLD 4825 • Queensland

186
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4963.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteMining Town
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About Dajarra

Dajarra is a remote outback town in north-west Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Mount Isa in the Cloncurry Shire. With a population of around 184 people, Dajarra is a small, isolated community set in the vast semi-arid Mitchell grasslands of western Queensland. The town serves as a service hub for surrounding cattle stations and is home to a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Life in Dajarra revolves around the pastoral industry, with beef cattle grazing on the extensive plains surrounding the town forming the backbone of the local economy. The community has limited services including a school and basic amenities, while the remote landscape offers a rugged, authentic outback experience. Dajarra is located on the Georgina Highway, providing a vital road connection to Mount Isa to the north and Boulia to the south along the iconic outback highway network. The town has a strong Indigenous cultural heritage, with the local Kalkadoon and Mitakoodi peoples having deep connections to the surrounding country.

Dajarra falls under postcode 4825 and is governed by the Cloncurry Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Barkly electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4825
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cloncurry
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Barkly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.02°, 137.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4963.66 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4825

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4825, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$67,907
Median 2023–24
$77,876
▲ 14.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$88,180

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4825; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Outback Queensland Transit — Mount Isa ~1.5 h

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1730 km
By Train
No direct rail service
By Car (Peak)
~18 h via Flinders and Landsborough Hwys
By Car (Off-Peak)
~18 h

🛣️ Nearest regional centre Mount Isa is 100km north via Georgina Highway; Mount Isa has a regional airport with services to Brisbane

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely remote; personal vehicle or charter flights essential for most travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
186
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cloncurry Local Government Area, which contains Dajarra. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
613.1 / 100k
2yr Down 21.3% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
511 / 100k
2yr Up 227.9% 10yr Up 432.2%
Non-FV assault
3,755.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 172.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
383.2 / 100k
2yr Up 22.9% 10yr Down 14.5%
View all offence categories for Cloncurry →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dajarra in Queensland? +

Dajarra is located in north-west Queensland, approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Mount Isa, in the Cloncurry Shire. It sits on the Georgina Highway connecting Mount Isa to Boulia.

What is Dajarra known for? +

Dajarra is known as a remote outback service town for the surrounding cattle station country. It has a significant Aboriginal community and is a waypoint along the outback highway network of north-west Queensland.

How many people live in Dajarra? +

According to the 2021 Census, approximately 184 people live in Dajarra.

Is Dajarra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dajarra is part of the Cloncurry LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Dajarra? +

Dajarra had a population of 186 at the 2021 Census.