Yangan, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yangan Queensland
Yangan School of Arts, 1995
Yangan Location in Queensland
Population	404 (2021 census)
• Density	9.926/km2 (25.71/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4371
Area	40.7 km2 (15.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.5 km (12 mi) E of Warwick 23.2 km (14 mi) N of Killarney 99 km (62 mi) S of Toowoomba 120 km (75 mi) SW of Ipswich 161 km (100 mi) SW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Southern Downs Region
Region	Darling Downs
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Yangan: Freestone Mount Sturt Swanfels Swan Creek Yangan Emu Vale Swan Creek Junabee Emu Vale

Yangan is a small country town and area in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2021, about 404 people called Yangan home.

Exploring Yangan's Location

The town of Yangan is right in the middle of its local area. The Warwick-Yangan Road leads into the town from the west. Another road, the Yangan-Killarney Road, starts in town and goes towards the south-east.

Natural Features Around Yangan

Swan Creek flows through the area. It enters from the north-east and passes just south of the town. This creek is a branch of the larger Condamine River.

South of Yangan, people dig up Sandstone from quarries. This special rock is used for building. Besides mining, the land is used for growing crops and for raising animals like cattle or sheep.

A Look Back at Yangan's History

The area was first known as Upper Swan Creek. But in 1887, it got the name Yangan from its railway station. The name Yangan is an Aboriginal word that means "proceed" or "go away."

Yangan is also known for its high-quality sandstone blocks. This sandstone has been used in many buildings across Australia.

Schools and Railways in Yangan's Past

The first school, Swan Creek (No. 2) School, opened on May 27, 1874. It changed its name a few times, finally becoming Yangan State School in 1887.

A railway line, called the Killarney railway line, opened in 1884. It connected Warwick to Emu Vale. This line had stations at Mount Sturt and Yangan, both within the current Yangan area. However, the railway line closed down on May 1, 1964.

St Peter's Anglican Church

On May 15, 1905, a new Anglican church called St Peter's was officially opened. The church was designed by Conrad Dornbusch. The last church service was held there on March 25, 2018. The church was officially closed on July 21, 2018.

Who Lives in Yangan?

In 2016, the population of Yangan was 386 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Yangan had grown slightly to 404.

Important Places in Yangan's Heritage

Yangan has some special places that are listed for their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• The Yangan School of Arts at 7-9 King Street. This building was once a place for community events and learning.
• The Yangan Masonic Hall at 36 King Street. This hall was used by a local Masonic lodge.

Learning and Education in Yangan

Yangan State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 49A King Street. In 2017, the school had 90 students. In 2018, it had 96 students.

There are no high schools directly in Yangan. Students who want to go to secondary school usually travel to nearby towns. The closest government high schools are Warwick State High School in Warwick (for Years 7-12) and Killarney State School in Killarney (for Years 7-10).

Community Services and Amenities

The Southern Downs Regional Council provides a mobile library service for the community. This library on wheels visits Yangan Park in King Street, bringing books and resources to the town.