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Upper Yarraman

QLD 4614 • Queensland

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordableRemote
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About Upper Yarraman

Upper Yarraman is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, situated on the Darling Downs approximately 117 kilometres north of Toowoomba and about 180 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The New England Highway passes through the locality, providing the main arterial connection to the nearby town of Yarraman and further north towards Kingaroy and the South Burnett. With a 2021 Census population of just 80 residents spread across 41.6 square kilometres, Upper Yarraman is a lightly settled agricultural locality within the Cooyar Creek catchment, a tributary of the Brisbane River.

The locality shares a postcode with the adjacent Yarraman township, which provides essential services including a state school, shops, and community facilities. Upper Yarraman has a modest local history, with the Upper Yarraman Farmers' Hall — originally the Phoenix Picture Theatre from Blackbutt — relocated and re-erected at its current site in 1945. The surrounding landscape of open farmland, state forest corridors, and the nearby South Burnett region make it appealing to those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle close to Yarraman's small community.

Upper Yarraman falls under postcode 4614 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4614
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.85°, 151.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.66 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4614

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4614, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,645
Median 2023–24
$39,201
▲ 13.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,349

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4614; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Yarraman / Toowoomba Car required; Yarraman township approx. 5 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Toowoomba (approx. 117 km south) then Translink services to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 10 min - 2 hrs 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs - 2 hrs 20 min

🛣️ New England Highway runs through the locality; car is essential for all travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Upper Yarraman has no shops or services within the locality; residents must drive to Yarraman township for basic needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Yarraman known for? +

Upper Yarraman is a quiet agricultural locality on the Darling Downs, noted for its rural character and proximity to the Yarraman township. The locality has a modest history, including the relocated Upper Yarraman Farmers' Hall, originally the Phoenix Picture Theatre from Blackbutt, which was re-erected at its current site in 1945.

How far is Upper Yarraman from Brisbane? +

Upper Yarraman is approximately 180 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the D'Aguilar Highway and New England Highway through Yarraman.

Does Upper Yarraman have public transport? +

Upper Yarraman has no regular public transport services. The adjacent Yarraman township is just a short drive away and provides the closest community facilities, though long-distance travel to Brisbane or Toowoomba requires a private vehicle.

What is the population of Upper Yarraman? +

According to the 2021 Census, Upper Yarraman has a population of 80 residents, making it a very small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland.

Is Upper Yarraman a good place to live? +

Upper Yarraman offers a genuine rural lifestyle on the Darling Downs, suited to those who value open space and a quiet agricultural environment. The proximity to the Yarraman township means residents have access to basic services, schools, and a small community, though a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Upper Yarraman? +

The postcode for Upper Yarraman, QLD is 4614, which it shares with the nearby township of Yarraman and several other rural localities in the area.

Is Upper Yarraman a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Upper Yarraman is part of the Toowoomba 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.