Builyan, Queensland


Builyan is a town in Gladstone Region, Central Queensland, Australia. It is one of four small townships within the locality of Boyne Valley along with Nagoorin, Ubobo, and Many Peaks.

History

The name Builyan is an Aboriginal word, meaning stone curlew.
Builyan State School opened on 4 December 1922.
Builyan Post Office opened on 1 July 1927.

Education

Builyan State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at Gladstone Road. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 8 students with 2 teachers and 4 non-teaching staff.
There are no secondary schools in the Boyne Valley. The nearest is Miriam Vale State School which offers secondary schooling to Year 10. For Years 11 and 12, the nearest schools are Gladstone State High School, Rosedale State School and Monto State High School.