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Tuan
Queensland
Tuan is located in Queensland
Tuan
Tuan
Location in Queensland
Population 153 (2016 census)
 • Density 69.5/km2 (180/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4650
Area 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s) Maryborough
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay
Localities around Tuan:
Tuan Forest Boonooroo Boonooroo
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Tuan is a small, quiet town located right on the coast in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Fraser Coast Region. In 2016, only about 153 people lived there, making it a very small community!

Exploring Tuan's Location

Tuan is a coastal town, which means it's right next to the water! To the east, Tuan touches the beautiful Great Sandy Strait. This is a narrow stretch of ocean between the mainland and Fraser Island.

Two creeks also help define Tuan's area. Big Tuan Creek forms the southern edge of the town, while Little Tuan Creek is on the northern side. The main part of Tuan town is found right on the eastern shore, close to the strait.

Tuan's Name: A Glimpse into History

The name "Tuan" comes from an Aboriginal word. It's from a Sydney dialect and means "Brush-tailed phascogale". A phascogale is a small, furry marsupial, a bit like a tiny possum, that lives in trees. It's cool how the town's name connects to Australian wildlife!

Learning in Tuan

If you live in Tuan, you won't find any schools right in the town itself. For primary school, kids usually travel to nearby Maryborough or its surrounding areas. Older students, who are in high school, also go to Maryborough for their classes.

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