Miara, Queensland

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]

Miara
Queensland
Miara Sugar Mill
Miara is located in Queensland
Miara
Miara
Coordinates24.6875°S 152.1697°E / -24.6875; 152.1697 (Miara (town centre))
Population38 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.793/km2 (2.055/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4673
Area47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (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

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 (24.6764°S 152.1985°E / -24.6764; 152.1985 (Miara, Boat Ramp Road boat ramp)). It is managed by the Bundaberg Regional Council.[6]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Miara (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Miara – town in Bundaberg Region (entry 21750)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. "Miara – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44743)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  4. Google (20 August 2021). "Miara, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  6. "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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