Yandaran, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yandaran Queensland
World War I Roll of Honour which covered the areas of Yandaran, Waterloo and Miara
Yandaran Location in Queensland
Population	475 (2021 census)
• Density	3.574/km2 (9.26/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4673
Area	132.9 km2 (51.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	28.0 km (17 mi) SE of Rosedale 33.7 km (21 mi) NW of Bundaberg 394 km (245 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Localities around Yandaran: Mullett Creek Mullett Creek Coral Sea Waterloo Yandaran Miara Abbotsford Bucca Avondale

Yandaran is a small rural town and coastal area in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a quiet community where people enjoy a country lifestyle near the ocean. In 2021, about 475 people lived in Yandaran.

Location and Geography

Yandaran is located mostly inland, but its north-east border touches the beautiful Coral Sea. This gives the area a mix of bushland and coastal scenery.

Transport and Railways

The North Coast railway line runs through the area. This is a major train route that travels along the coast of Queensland. The railway passes the town from the east and heads north.

There are three railway stations in the locality:

• Yandaran railway station serves the main town area.
• Littabella railway station is in the northern part.
• Takoka railway station is also in the north.

History and Name Origin

The history of Yandaran goes back many years. The name "Yandaran" is believed to come from an Aboriginal word meaning "watershed". A watershed is an area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers or seas.

Early Schools

Education has been part of the community for a long time.

• Yandaran Creek Provisional School opened in September 1886. It changed names and closed a few times due to low student numbers before closing permanently in 1957.
• Littabella Creek Provisional School opened in 1899 and closed around 1935.
• Yandaran State School, which is still open today, started on April 7, 1919.

Schools and Education

Yandaran State School in 2024

Students in Yandaran can attend primary school locally.

Yandaran State School

Yandaran State School is a government primary school for boys and girls. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. It is a small school, which allows for close learning with teachers.

• In 2016, there were 25 students and 3 teachers.
• In 2018, there were 23 students and 3 teachers.

High School Options

There are no high schools (secondary schools) in Yandaran itself. When students finish Year 6, they usually travel to nearby towns for high school.

• Rosedale State School is to the west in Rosedale.
• Bundaberg North State High School is to the south-east in Bundaberg North.

Community Life

Yandaran has a close-knit community. The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) has a branch in the town. They meet at the QCWA Hall on Main Street. This group helps bring people together and supports the local area.