Maroondan, Queensland

Suburb of Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia

Maroondan
Queensland

Maroondan

Coordinates| 24°57′54″S 152°01′09″E﻿ / ﻿24.9650°S 152.0191°E﻿ / -24.9650; 152.0191﻿ (Maroondan (centre of locality))
Population| 346 (2021 census)[1]
• Density| 17.21/km2 (44.58/sq mi)
Postcode(s)| 4671
Area| 20.1 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Time zone| AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location|

* 10.7 km (7 mi) ENE of Gin Gin
* 43.3 km (27 mi) WSW of Bundaberg
* 360 km (224 mi) NNW of Brisbane

LGA(s)| Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)| Callide
Federal division(s)| Flynn
| Suburbs around Maroondan:

Damascus | Bullyard | Bullyard
Gin Gin | Maroondan | Bullyard
McIlwraith | McIlwraith | Delan

Maroondan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Maroondan had a population of 346 people.[1]

## Geography

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The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west.[3]

## History

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The locality takes its name from the Maroondan railway station. Maroondah is an Aboriginal word in the Waka language meaning sand goanna.[2]

The first Maroondan State School opened on 1909 and was renamed Uping State School circa 1927. It closed circa 1934.[4]

The second Maroondan State School opened on 25 August 1927. This school may have been originally known as Maroondah Station State School.[4]

## Demographics

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In the 2016 census Maroondan had a population of 346 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Maroondan had a population of 346 people.[1]

## Education

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Maroondan State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 31 Duke Stehbens Road (24°58′06″S 152°00′51″E﻿ / ﻿24.9684°S 152.0143°E﻿ / -24.9684; 152.0143﻿ (Maroondan State School)).[6][7] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 41 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).[8]

There is no secondary school in Maroondah. The nearest secondary school is Gin Gin State High School in neighbouring Gin Gin to the west.[9]

## References

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1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Maroondan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. ^ a b "Maroondan – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44740)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
3. ^ "Maroondan, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
4. ^ a b Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Maroondan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
6. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
7. ^ "Maroondan State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
8. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
9. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 13 January 2021.

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Towns, suburbs and localities in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland

Bundaberg|

* Ashfield
* Avenell Heights
* Avoca
* Bargara
* Branyan
* Bundaberg
* Bundaberg Central
* Bundaberg East
* Bundaberg North
* Bundaberg South
* Bundaberg West
* Coral Cove
* Elliott
* Elliott Heads
* Gooburrum
* Kalkie
* Kensington
* Kepnock
* Millbank
* Mon Repos
* Norville
* Oakwood
* Qunaba
* Rubyanna
* Sharon
* Svensson Heights
* Thabeban
* Walkervale
* Woongarra

Other areas|

* Abbotsford
* Abington
* Alloway
* Apple Tree Creek
* Avondale
* Boolboonda
* Booyal
* Bucca
* Bullyard
* Bungadoo
* Burnett Heads
* Buxton
* Calavos
* Childers
* Coonarr
* Cordalba
* Dalga
* Dalysford
* Damascus
* Delan
* Doolbi
* Doughboy
* Drinan
* Duingal
* Electra
* Elliott
* Eureka
* Fairymead
* Farnsfield
* Gaeta
* Gin Gin
* Givelda
* Good Night
* Goodwood
* Gregory River
* Horse Camp
* Horton
* Innes Park
* Isis Central
* Isis River
* Kalpowar
* Kinkuna
* Kolonga
* Kullogum
* Lake Monduran
* Maroondan
* McIlwraith
* Meadowvale
* Miara
* Molangul
* Monduran
* Moolboolaman
* Moore Park
* Moore Park Beach
* Moorland
* Morganville
* Mullett Creek
* Nearum
* New Moonta
* Nielson Park
* North Gregory
* North Isis
* Pine Creek
* Promisedland
* Redhill Farms
* Redridge
* Rosedale
* Skyring Reserve
* South Bingera
* South Isis
* South Kolan
* St Agnes
* St Kilda
* Takilberan
* Tirroan
* Walkers Point
* Wallaville
* Watalgan
* Waterloo
* Welcome Creek
* Windermere
* Winfield
* Wonbah
* Wonbah Forest
* Woodgate
* Woodgate Beach
* Yandaran

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