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 | |||||||||||||||
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  Yenda | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.3833°S 151.6166°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 23 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0658/km2 (0.170/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4625 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 349.6 km2 (135.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | North Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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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
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Yenda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Yenda – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45430)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
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