Yenda, Queensland

Yenda is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Yenda had a population of 23 people.[1]

Yenda
Queensland
Yenda
Coordinates25.3833°S 151.6166°E / -25.3833; 151.6166
Population23 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0658/km2 (0.170/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4625
Area349.6 km2 (135.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Yenda:
Mungy Mount Perry Mingo
Branch Creek Yenda Mingo
Reids Creek Ideraway
Mount Lawless
Wetheron

Geography

The Burnett River forms the south-western boundary of the locality.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from a pastoral run taken up by Robert Wilkin. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning swamp.[2]

Education

There are no schools in Yenda. The nearest primary schools are in Mount Perry, Binjour and Gayndah.[3] The nearest secondary school is in Gayndah.[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Yenda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Yenda – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45430)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 31 July 2019.


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