Yandaran, Queensland


Yandaran is a town and a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Although predominantly inland, the north-east boundary of the locality is the Coral Sea. The North Coast railway line passes through the locality from the east, past the town and exits the locality to the north. The town is served by the Yandaran railway station, while there are two other stations Littabella and Takoka serving the northern part of the locality.

History

The name Yandaran was probably first applied to the railway station and is believed to be an Aboriginal name meaning watershed.
Yandaran Creek Provisional School opened on 14 September 1886, becoming Yandaran Creek State School on 1 January 1909. Due to low student numbers, it closed on 31 December 1942, but reopened on 1 May 1944. It closed permanently on 28 January 1957.
Yandaran State School opened on 7 Apr 1919.

Education

Yandaran State School is a government co-educational primary school at 12 School Lane. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 25 students with 3 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff.

Community groups

The Yandaran branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall at 21 Main Street.