Miara, Queensland

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Miara
Queensland
File:Miara Sugar Mill, Bundaberg district.jpg
Miara Sugar Mill
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Population 38 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density 0.793/km2 (2.055/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4673
Area 47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s) Burnett
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Localities around Miara:
Yandaran Coral Sea Coral Sea
Yandaran Miara Moore Park Beach
Yandaran Avondale Moore Park Beach

Miara is a rural town and coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, the locality of Miara had a population of 38 people.[1]

Geography

Yandaran Creek forms the south-eastern boundary, and the Coral Sea the north-eastern.[4]

History

The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word from the Kabi term meaning wild woman.[2]

The town site was surveyed in 1884.[2]

In the 2016 census, the locality of Miara had a population of 38 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Miara. The nearest government primary school is Yandaran State School in neighbouring Yandaran to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school in Rosedale State High School in Rosedale to the west.[5]

Amenities

There is a boat ramp on the north bank of Kolan River (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). It is managed by the Bundaberg Regional Council.[6]

References

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