South Kolan

South Kolan
Queensland
South Kolan
Coordinates 24°55′41″S 152°10′39″E / 24.9280°S 152.1775°E / -24.9280; 152.1775Coordinates: 24°55′41″S 152°10′39″E / 24.9280°S 152.1775°E / -24.9280; 152.1775
Population 1,164 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 9.245/km2 (23.946/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4670
Area 125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s) Burnett
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Localities around South Kolan:
Bucca Meadowvale Sharon
Bungadoo South Kolan Branyan
Electra Givelda
Pine Creek		 South Bingera

South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a town in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The town is in the Bundaberg Region local government area, 354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. At the 2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.[1]

Geography

Climate

South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.

Flooding

The South Kolan region is situated around the Burnett River, with many properties damaged by the 2011 and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.

Birthamba

The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S 152°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 closed Mount Perry railway line. Birthamba is an Aboriginal word meaning camp.[2]

Koolboo

The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S 152°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 closed Mount Perry railway line. Koolboo is named after a local Aboriginal clan leader.[3]

Industry

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.

Tourism

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.[4]

Education

Kolan South State School is located approximately 25 km from the regional centre of Bundaberg.[5] Kolan South State School has a rich history, commencing in 1878, and today caters for prep to year 6.[6]

Culture

South Kolan is a close-knit community, as most small communities. The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.

Arts and Entertainment

Typical of a small rural township, entertainment in South Kolan is centered on local school events and social events at the South Kolan Pub, which hosts live music on a weekly basis. In keeping with the close knit community atmosphere of the area, acts are performed by local artists. Each afternoon patrons are treated to a live comedic show by local resident Ross Griffiths. Karen Griffiths is also an esteemed singer who specializes in harmonizing and frequently performs at the venue.

Sport

Each year the South Kolan Pub hosts it's 'Australia Day Warm Beer and Cold Pie Contest'. The prestigious winning title was awarded to local legend Thomas Griffiths in 2014.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Kolan". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ↑ "Birthamba - unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 2760)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Koolboo - unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 18446)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Mystery Craters". Bundaberg North Burnett. Tourism Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Kolan South SS". 31 January 2017. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "School opening dates". Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "South Kolan Hotel Motel". Facebook. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018.

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