Tiaro, Queensland

[2]Tiaro /ˈtaɪroʊ/ is a small town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Tiaro had a population of 758 people.[1]

Tiaro
Queensland
Bruce Highway at Tiaro
Tiaro
Coordinates25.7236°S 152.5836°E / -25.7236; 152.5836
Population758 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density7.954/km2 (20.600/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4650
Area95.3 km2 (36.8 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Localities around Tiaro:
Pioneers Rest Owanyilla Teddington
St Mary Tiaro Tuan Forest
Netherby Bauple Talegalla Weir

Geography

The town is on the Mary River. It is situated on the Bruce Highway 27 kilometres (17 mi) south of Maryborough and 227 kilometres (141 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane.

Timber and farming are the predominant industries in the Tiaro area, although the town's position on Queensland's main coastal highway also brings economic benefits.

History

The town takes its name from the pastoral run name in the 1840s. It is believed to be a corruption of the Kabi word (Dauwabra dialect) meaning dead trees.[2]

Tiaro War Memorial

The Tiaro War Memorial commemorates those who served in World War I. It was unveiled on 25 April 1921 (ANZAC Day) by Sir Thomas William Glasgow.[4][5]

At the 2006 census, Tiaro had a population of 433.[6]

The Tiaro library opened in 2006.[7]

Education

Tiaro State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1 Forgan Terrace (25.7281°S 152.5811°E / -25.7281; 152.5811 (Tiaro State School)).[8][9] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent).[10]

Amenities

The Fraser Coast Regional Council operates a public library at Forgan Terrace.[11] Public accessible wifi is provided.[11] Current Library services and collections are provided on the Fraser Coast Regional Libraries website.[12]

The Tiaro branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at its rooms at 35 Mayne Street.[13]

Notable residents
  • Thomas William Glasgow was born in Tiaro

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tiaro (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Tiaro - town in Fraser Coast Region (entry 34492)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. "Tiaro - locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46679)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  4. "Tiaro War Memorial". Monument Australia. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  5. "PERSONAL". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 19 April 1921. p. 9. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Tiaro (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
  7. "Queensland Public Library Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. November 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  8. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  9. "Tiaro State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  10. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  11. "Tiaro Library". Public Libraries Connect. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  12. "Libraries Fraser Coast regional Council". Fraser Cost Regional Council. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  13. "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Retrieved 26 December 2018.



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