Yarrabilba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids YarrabilbaLogan City, Queensland |
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 Yarrabilba
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 10,240 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 764/km2 (1,980/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1862 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4207 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Logan City | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Logan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Yarrabilba is a growing town in Queensland, Australia. It's part of Logan City. In 2021, about 10,240 people lived there. It is known for being a newer, planned community.
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What is Yarrabilba Like?
Yarrabilba is made up of ten different areas called neighbourhoods. These include The Avenues, Birnam Views, and Oak Leaf. You can find Darlington Parklands between the Oak Leaf and Vista neighbourhoods. It is a great place for outdoor activities.
Yarrabilba's Past
How Yarrabilba Got Its Name
Before European settlers arrived around 1862, the land belonged to the Wangerriburra Clan. They were part of the Yugambeh language group. The name Yarrabilba comes from their language. It means "place of song." This area had special places called bora rings. These were used for ceremonies that involved singing.
Yarrabilba During World War II
During World War II, a big military training base was built here. It was called Camp Cable. Much of the land that is now Yarrabilba was part of this camp. A railway line also ran through the area from 1915 to 1955.
Becoming a New Town
In 2008, Yarrabilba became part of Logan City. Before that, it was in the Shire of Beaudesert. In 2010, plans were announced for Yarrabilba to become a future city. It is expected to have homes for up to 50,000 people. Building work for this new town started in 2011.
New Schools Open
As the town grew, new schools were built.
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School opened in 2017.
- Yarrabilba State School opened on January 1, 2018.
- Yarrabilba State Secondary College opened on January 1, 2020.
- San Damiano College opened in 2021.
Who Lives in Yarrabilba?
The number of people living in Yarrabilba has grown a lot.
- In 2016, about 3,580 people lived here.
- By 2021, the population had grown to 10,240 people.
Learning in Yarrabilba
Yarrabilba has several schools for students of all ages.
Yarrabilba State School
Yarrabilba State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It also has a special education program. In 2018, about 470 students attended this school. By 2020, the number of students grew to around 850.
St Clare's Primary School
St Clare's Primary School is a Catholic primary school. It also teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2017, about 120 students were enrolled. By 2018, this number increased to 166 students.
Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Yarrabilba State Secondary College is a government high school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. It opened in 2020. At the end of its first year, it had 277 students.
San Damiano College
San Damiano College is another Catholic high school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. It opened in 2021.
