Yarraden, Queensland facts for kids

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Yarraden Location in Queensland
Population	11 (2016 census)
• Density	0.00096/km2 (0.0025/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4871
Area	11,426.6 km2 (4,411.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Shire of Cook
State electorate(s)	Cook
Federal Division(s)	Leichhardt
Suburbs around Yarraden: Holroyd River Coen Coral Sea Edward River Yarraden Lakefield Maramie Dixie Laura

Yarraden is a coastal rural locality in the Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Yarraden had a population of 11 people.

Geography

Yarraden is on the eastern side of Cape York Peninsula bordering the Coral Sea. The Peninsula Developmental Road passes through in from north to south.

History

The town of Yarraden (14°25′43″S 143°17′47″E / 14.42861°S 143.29639°E / -14.42861; 143.29639 (Yarraden (town))) was established to support the Lukin River gold field discovered in 1901. In March 1903, its gold reefs were described as "amongst the largest and richest". The two major gold mines were Golden King and Savannah. Golden King was worked from 1901 to 1914 and in 1917 and 1921. Savannah was worked from 1901 to 1907 and in 1912.

Heritage listings

Yarraden has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Ebagoola Township and Battery
• Peninsula Development Road: Musgrave Telegraph Station

Transport

There are a number of airstrips in the locality:

• Astrea Station airstrip (14°44′35″S 143°03′17″E / 14.7431°S 143.0547°E / -14.7431; 143.0547 (Astrea Station airstrip) )
• Ancilia Station airstrip (14°51′09″S 143°16′35″E / 14.8524°S 143.2763°E / -14.8524; 143.2763 (Ancilia Station airstrip) )
• Leconsfield Station airstrip (14°04′50″S 142°59′45″E / 14.0805°S 142.9959°E / -14.0805; 142.9959 (Leconsfield Station airstrip) )
• Lily Vale Station airstrip (14°29′28″S 143°40′43″E / 14.4912°S 143.6785°E / -14.4912; 143.6785 (Lily Vale Station airstrip))
• Minka Station airstrip on Yarraden Station (14°52′54″S 142°47′56″E / 14.8817°S 142.7988°E / -14.8817; 142.7988 (Minka Station airstrip) )
• Musgrave Station airstrip (14°46′34″S 143°30′17″E / 14.7760°S 143.5047°E / -14.7760; 143.5047 (Musgrave Station airstrip))
• Strathaven Station Airstrip (14°52′27″S 142°57′53″E / 14.8743°S 142.9646°E / -14.8743; 142.9646 (Strathaven Station airstrip))
• Violet Vale Station airstrip (14°44′00″S 143°35′16″E / 14.7332°S 143.5879°E / -14.7332; 143.5879 (Violet Vale Station airstrip) )
• Yarraden Airstrip (14°18′13″S 143°18′39″E / 14.3035°S 143.3108°E / -14.3035; 143.3108 (Yarraden airstrip) )
• Yarraden Station airstrip (14°52′56″S 142°46′12″E / 14.8821°S 142.7701°E / -14.8821; 142.7701 (Yarraden Station airstrip) )