Yelarbon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yelarbon Queensland
Painting the silos, 2019
Yelarbon Location in Queensland
Population	313 (2021 census)
• Density	0.6177/km2 (1.600/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4388
Area	506.7 km2 (195.6 sq mi)
Location	305 km (190 mi) from Brisbane 193 km (120 mi) from Toowoomba 52 km (32 mi) from Goondiwindi
LGA(s)	Goondiwindi Region
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Yelarbon: Wondalli Wondalli Whetstone Kurumbul Yelarbon Whetstone Twin Rivers (NSW) Twin Rivers (NSW) Glenarbon

Yelarbon is a small town in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Goondiwindi Region. This town sits right on the border between Queensland and New South Wales. In 2021, about 313 people lived in Yelarbon.

Where is Yelarbon?

Yelarbon is in the southern part of Queensland. It is located on the Dumaresq River. This river is very close to the border with New South Wales. You can find Yelarbon on the Cunningham Highway. It's about halfway between the towns of Goondiwindi and Inglewood.

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  Lagoon, Yelarbon, 2019

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  Old bridge, Desert Creek Rd, 2019

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  Spinifex Country, Yelarbon, 2019

A Look at Yelarbon's History

First Peoples of Yelarbon

The land around Yelarbon belongs to the Bigambul people. They are an Australian Aboriginal people. Their language is also called Bigambul. This language area covers the Goondiwindi Regional Council region. It includes towns like Goondiwindi, Yelarbon, and Texas. It also stretches north towards Moonie and Millmerran.

The name "Yelarbon" comes from an Aboriginal Australian word. It means "Native name for the large lagoon adjacent to the Station."

Early Farming

Yelarbon was the first place in Queensland to grow tobacco for sale. This was a big step for farming in the area.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Yelarbon has changed over the years.

• In 2006, there were 448 people.
• In 2016, the population was 364 people.
• In 2021, about 313 people lived in Yelarbon.

What Yelarbon Does

Local Economy

Today, Yelarbon is known for its farming. Farmers here raise cattle and sheep. They also grow cereal crops like wheat. A big business in Yelarbon is the A. E. Girle and Sons sawmill. This is a place where wood is cut into planks.

Getting Around

The town has a railway line. It's part of the South Western railway line. This line uses a "narrow gauge," meaning the tracks are closer together than usual. Yelarbon will also be on a new railway line. This new line is called the Inland Railway. It will connect Moree, New South Wales to other places.

Learning in Yelarbon

Yelarbon State School

Yelarbon State School is a primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. Both boys and girls go to this school. It is located at 17 Eena Street. In 2018, the school had 41 students. There were 6 teachers and 6 other staff members helping out.

High School Options

There isn't a high school right in Yelarbon. Students who want to go to high school have a few choices. The closest high schools are:

• Goondiwindi State High School in Goondiwindi. This school goes up to Year 12.
• Inglewood State High School in Inglewood. This school goes up to Year 10.

Fun Things to Do

Fishing and Hunting

You can go fishing in the Dumaresq River. Many people enjoy catching Murray Cod there. It's a popular fish for recreational fishing. Some people also go hunting for wild pigs in the area.