In 2016 the community reopened the school with the children enrolled at Longreach School of Distance Education but locally assisted by a governess employed by the families. The town has a population of 12 with 117 people living in the surrounding area. There are free caravan sites with water and electricity near the Yaraka Town Hall. The hotel also provides accommodation. Summer Average (day) Min temp=35.8⁰, Max temp=37.1⁰  Summer Average (night) Min temp=21.9⁰, Max temp=22.9⁰  Winter Average (day) Min temp=22.5⁰, Max Temp=25.1⁰ Winter Average (night) Min temp=6.5⁰, Max Temp=7.9⁰  Average annual rainfall 451mm