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Yagoonya

QLD 4892 • Queensland

20
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11028.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Yagoonya

Yagoonya is an extremely remote pastoral locality in Far North Queensland, located in the Cape York Peninsula region with coordinates placing it approximately 250 km north-west of Cairns. The locality encompasses a vast 11,028 square kilometres of tropical savanna woodland, with a population of only around 20 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The area lies within the electorate of Leichhardt and forms part of Queensland's sparsely populated Gulf Country.

Life in Yagoonya is defined by the rhythms of remote outback pastoral farming, the Wet and Dry seasons, and the vast distances typical of Cape York Peninsula. The region offers extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, wallabies, and abundant birdlife, as well as breathtaking savanna landscapes. Access is via unsealed roads that may be impassable during the Wet season, and all supplies and services are sourced from distant regional centres.

Yagoonya falls under postcode 4892 and is governed by the Cook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4892
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cook
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-14.66°, 143.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11028.81 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4892

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4892, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,323
Median 2023–24
$40,514
▲ 18.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,556

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4892; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 5 hr (sealed/unsealed roads)
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr

🛣️ 4WD required; some roads impassable in the Wet season (Nov–Apr). Light aircraft the most practical option for emergencies.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote outback locality; 4WD vehicle essential; no public transport or footpaths

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
20
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,391.2 / 100k
2yr Up 27.4% 10yr Up 87.0%
Motor vehicle theft
245.5 / 100k
2yr Down 16.5% 10yr Up 50.9%
Non-FV assault
4,746.5 / 100k
2yr Up 18.3% 10yr Up 219.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.2 / 100k
2yr Up 39.2% 10yr Down 20.0%
View all offence categories for Cook →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yagoonya QLD? +

Yagoonya is a remote pastoral locality on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula, located approximately 250 km north-west of Cairns in the Gulf Country region of Far North Queensland.

How big is Yagoonya QLD? +

Yagoonya covers an enormous 11,028 square kilometres, making it one of the larger localities in Queensland by area, reflecting the vast pastoral properties typical of remote Cape York.

Can you drive to Yagoonya? +

Yagoonya is accessible by 4WD via unsealed outback roads, but these may be impassable during the Wet season from November to April. Light aircraft is the most reliable transport option for residents and emergencies.

Is Yagoonya a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yagoonya is part of the Cook 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 Yagoonya? +

Yagoonya had a population of 20 at the 2021 Census.