Tiaro, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tiaro Queensland
Bruce Highway at Tiaro
Tiaro Location in Queensland
Population	758 (2016 census)
• Density	7.954/km2 (20.60/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	95.3 km2 (36.8 sq mi)
Location	227 km (141 mi) N of Brisbane 27 km (17 mi) S of Maryborough
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Localities around Tiaro: Pioneers Rest Owanyilla Teddington St Mary Tiaro Tuan Forest Netherby Bauple Talegalla Weir

Tiaro is a small town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Tiaro had a population of 758 people.

History

Tiaro War Memorial

The Tiaro War Memorial commemorates those who served in World War I. It was unveiled on 25 April 1921 (ANZAC Day) by Sir Thomas William Glasgow.

Originally the main centre of the Shire of Tiaro, Tiaro became part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council after the amalgamations of local councils on 17 March 2008.

Education

Tiaro State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1 Forgan Terrace (25°43′41″S 152°34′52″E / 25.7281°S 152.5811°E / -25.7281; 152.5811 (Tiaro State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).

Notable residents

• Thomas William Glasgow was born in Tiaro