Miara is a rural town and coastal
locality
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in the
Bundaberg Region
The Bundaberg Region is a local government area in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, about north of Brisbane, the state capital. It is centred on the city of Bundaberg, and also contains a significant rural area surro ...
,
Queensland
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, Australia.
In the , the locality of Miara had a population of 38 people.
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Geography
''Yandaran Creek'' forms the south-eastern boundary, and the '' Coral Sea'' the north-eastern.
History
The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word from the Kabi term meaning ''wild woman''.[
The town site was surveyed in 1884.][
In the , the locality of Miara had a population of 38 people.]
Education
There are no schools in Miara. The nearest government primary school is Yandaran State School in neighbouring Yandaran to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school in Rosedale State High School in Rosedale to the west.
Amenities
There is a boat ramp on the north bank of Kolan River (). It is managed by the Bundaberg Regional Council
The Bundaberg Region is a local government area in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, about north of Brisbane, the state capital. It is centred on the city of Bundaberg, and also contains a significant rural area surroundi ...
.
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Towns in Queensland
Bundaberg Region
Coastline of Queensland
Localities in Queensland