Yaamba
QLD 4704 • Queensland
About Yaamba
Yaamba is a small rural locality in central Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Rockhampton within the Livingstone Shire Council area. Covering around 66.7 square kilometres of open savanna and grazing country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the Fitzroy River basin, where beef cattle grazing is the dominant agricultural industry across the flat to undulating country north of Rockhampton.
Rockhampton is the nearest major regional centre, known as the Beef Capital of Australia and offering a full range of retail, healthcare, education, and cultural facilities. The Bruce Highway passes nearby, making Rockhampton's services readily accessible for residents of the surrounding district. Yaamba suits those connected to the cattle grazing industry and the wide-open pastoral landscapes of central Queensland.
Yaamba falls under postcode 4704 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway provides direct access to Rockhampton; the city is the nearest major service centre
Yaamba is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Livingstone Local Government Area, which contains Yaamba. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.