South Kolan

South Kolan Queensland
Mystery Craters, 2013
South Kolan
Coordinates	24.9280°S 152.1775°E / -24.9280; 152.1775 (South Kolan (centre of locality))
Population	1,258 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	11.064/km^2 (28.656/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	113.7 km^2 (43.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	22.0 km (14 mi) WSW of Bundaberg 27.8 km (17 mi) ENE of Gin Gin 355 km (221 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal division(s)	Flynn
Localities around South Kolan: Bucca Meadowvale Sharon Bucca South Kolan Branyan Bungadoo Electra Givelda Pine Creek South Bingera

South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, the locality of South Kolan had a population of 1,258 people.^[1]

Geography

The South Kolan region is in the Wide Bay–Burnett region,354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River flows through the locality.

The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (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.^[3]

The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan (24.940°S 152.247°E / -24.940; 152.247 (Kalbar, Queensland (South Kolan))). Kalbar Road still bears the name. It is located in the bend of the Burnett River opposite South Bingera / Branyan.^[4] (This is not to be confused with the town of Kalbar (formerly Engelsburg) in the Scenic Rim Region).

The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (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.^[5]

The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west, and The Cedars Road exits to the south.^[6]

History

The name Kolan is believed to be a Kabi language word kalang meaning good.^[2]

Kolan South State School opened on 29 July 1878.^[7]

In 1882, a Methodist church was established in South Kolan in the area known as Hill End. In 1903, it was replaced by a new building which was subsequently enlarged.^[8]

Kalbar Plantation was owned by Dr May of Bundaberg; a sugar mill was erected there in 1883.^[9]

A Union church was opened in 1884 and has been used by a number of denominations.^[8]

Kalbar Provisional School opened on 26 February 1896. On 1 January 1909, it became Kalbar State School. It closed on 15 June 1962.^[7]

The Bingera Railway Station Provisional School opened in 1907, becoming a State School in 1909. It closed in 1963.^[10][11] It was in James Street (approx 24.8976°S 152.1940°E / -24.8976; 152.1940 (Bingera Railway Station School (former))). The name refers to the nearby (former) Bingera railway station on the now-closed Mount Perry railway line, which was at the intersection of Raines Road and Ten Mile Road (24.9048°S 152.1992°E / -24.9048; 152.1992 (Bingera railway station (former))).^[12][13]

St Mary's Anglican Church was dedicated on 11 March 1979 by Archbishop Felix Arnott. It closed during 1994.^[14]

Many properties damaged by the 2010-2011 Queensland floods and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.^[15][16]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.^[17]

In the 2016 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,061 people.^[18]

In the 2021 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,258 people.^[1]

Economy

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.

Education

Koan South State School, 2012

Kolan South State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2297 Gin Gin Road (24.9340°S 152.1760°E / -24.9340; 152.1760 (Kolan South State School)).^[19][20] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 124 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).^[21] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 112 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 8 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).^[22]

There are no secondary schools in South Kolan. The nearest government secondary schools are Bundaberg North State High School in Bundaberg North to the north-east and Gin Gin State High School in Gin Gin to the south-west.^[23]

Attractions

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.^[24]

Climate

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

See also

• Bundaberg
• List of tramways in Queensland

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Kolan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "South Kolan – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47145)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
3. "Birthamba – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 2760)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
4. "Kalbar". Bundaberg Regional Council. 21 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
5. "Koolboo – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 18446)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
6. "South Kolan, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
7. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
8. Methodist Church of Australasia. Bundaberg Circuit (1925), Jubilee souvenir 1875-1925, The Church, archived from the original on 30 August 2021, retrieved 22 June 2023
9. "LOCAL NEWS". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 3, 090. Queensland, Australia. 9 June 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 19 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
10. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
11. "Agency ID 6150, Bingera Railway Station State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
12. "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m157" (Map). Queensland Government. 1942. Archived from the original on 8 July 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
13. "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m157" (Map). Queensland Government. 1952. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
14. "Closed Churches". Anglican Records and Archive Centre. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
15. Norton, Clementine (20 December 2010). "Floods cut off 350 people". Queensland Times. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
16. "Road/Bridge damage on Cedar Creek Rd". Cedar Creek Floods. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
17. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Kolan". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
18. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Kolan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
19. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
20. "Kolan South State School". Kolan South State School. 29 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
21. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
22. "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
23. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
24. "Mystery Craters". Bundaberg North Burnett. Tourism Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.

External links

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