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| South Kolan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 24°55′41″S152°10′39″E / 24.9280°S 152.1775°E /-24.9280; 152.1775 (South Kolan (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,258 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 11.064/km2 (28.656/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 113.7 km2 (43.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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South Kolan/ˈkoʊlæn/ is a rurallocality in theBundaberg Region,Queensland, Australia.[2] In the2021 census, the locality of South Kolan had a population of 1,258 people.[1]
The South Kolan region is in theWide Bay–Burnett region,354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capitalBrisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city ofBundaberg. TheBurnett River flows through the locality.
The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S152°11′00″E / 24.9166°S 152.1833°E /-24.9166; 152.1833 (Birthamba)); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closedMount Perry railway line.Birthamba is an Aboriginal word meaningcamp.[3]
The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan (24°56′24″S152°14′49″E / 24.940°S 152.247°E /-24.940; 152.247 (Kalbar, Queensland (South Kolan))). Kalbar Road still bears the name. It is located in the bend of theBurnett River oppositeSouth Bingera /Branyan.[4] (This is not to be confused with the town ofKalbar (formerly Engelsburg) in theScenic Rim Region).
The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S152°09′00″E / 24.9166°S 152.1500°E /-24.9166; 152.1500 (Koolboo)); it takes its name from the former Kooboo railway station on the now closedMount Perry railway line.Koolboo is named after a local Aboriginal clan leader.[5]
TheBundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west, andThe Cedars Road exits to the south.[6]
The nameKolan is believed to be aKabi language wordkalang meaninggood.[2]
Kolan South State School opened on 29 July 1878.[7]
In 1882, a Methodist church was established in South Kolan in the area known as Hill End. In 1903, it was replaced by a new building which was subsequently enlarged.[8]
Kalbar Plantation was owned by Dr May of Bundaberg; a sugar mill was erected there in 1883.[9]
A Union church was opened in 1884 and has been used by a number of denominations.[8]
Kalbar Provisional School opened on 26 February 1896. On 1 January 1909, it became Kalbar State School. It closed on 15 June 1962.[7]
The Bingera Railway Station Provisional School opened in 1907, becoming a State School in 1909. It closed in 1963.[10][11] It was in James Street (approx24°53′51″S152°11′38″E / 24.8976°S 152.1940°E /-24.8976; 152.1940 (Bingera Railway Station School (former))). The name refers to the nearby (former) Bingera railway station on the now-closed Mount Perry railway line, which was at the intersection of Raines Road and Ten Mile Road (24°54′17″S152°11′57″E / 24.9048°S 152.1992°E /-24.9048; 152.1992 (Bingera railway station (former))).[12][13]
St Mary's Anglican Church was dedicated on 11 March 1979 by ArchbishopFelix Arnott. It closed during 1994.[14]
Many properties damaged by the2010-2011 Queensland floods and2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.[15][16]
In the2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.[17]
In the2016 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,061 people.[18]
In the2021 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,258 people.[1]
Industry in the district consists of cattle farming, sugar cane production and milling, and commercial fruit and vegetable production. The township, although small, has a convenience store, Kolan South State Primary School, a police station and The South Kolan Pub which also has accommodation facilities. South Kolan is also frequented by many residents of surrounding rural areas such as Pine Creek and Gin Gin.
Kolan South State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2297 Gin Gin Road (24°56′02″S152°10′34″E / 24.9340°S 152.1760°E /-24.9340; 152.1760 (Kolan South State School)).[19][20] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 124 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[21] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 112 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 8 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[22]
There are no secondary schools in South Kolan. The nearest government secondary schools are Bundaberg North State High School inBundaberg North to the north-east and Gin Gin State High School inGin Gin to the south-west.[23]
South Kolan is home to the Mystery Craters. Discovered in 1971, the origin of the 35 oddly shaped craters has been the subject of controversy.[24]
South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.
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