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Tara
Queensland
Commercial Hotel, Tara.jpg
Commercial Hotel
Tara is located in Queensland
Tara
Tara
Location in Queensland
Population 2,297 (2016 census)
 • Density 1.7770/km2 (4.602/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4421
Area 1,292.6 km2 (499.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Western Downs Region
State electorate(s) Warrego
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Localities around Tara:
The Gums Wieambilla Montrose
Kogan
The Gums Tara Goranba
The Gums Moonie Marmadua

Tara is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Tara had a population of 2,297 people.

Geography

Tara is on the Darling Downs. Immediately surrounding the urban area of Tara, there are a number of rural subdivisions of 'lifestyle blocks'. The blocks are usually between 13 and 40 ha in area. The population of the 2000 Rural Subdivision blocks exceeds that of the town itself.

Attractions

Attractions near Tara include Southwood National Park, a remnant area of the southern brigalow belt.

The Commercial Hotel has two murals painted by artist Hugh Sawrey, from nearby Kogan. Painted in 1960, they are You’ll come a waltzing Matilda with me and Clancy’s gone to Queensland droving.

Economy

Important industries in the area around Tara include wheat, beef, wool and gas.

Education

St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 3 Fry Street (27°16′30″S 150°27′37″E / 27.2751°S 150.4602°E / -27.2751; 150.4602 (St Joseph's School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 26 students with 5 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 5 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).

Tara Shire State College is a government primary and secondary (Early Childhood-12) school for boys and girls at 22 Binnie Street (27°16′48″S 150°27′32″E / 27.2799°S 150.4588°E / -27.2799; 150.4588 (Tara Shire State College)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 359 students with 37 teachers (36 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 354 students with 39 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (22 full-time equivalent). The school includes a special education program.

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