Maroondan, Queensland

Maroondan is a locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Maroondan
Queensland
Maroondan
Coordinates24.9650°S 152.0191°E / -24.9650; 152.0191
Postcode(s)4671
Area22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Maroondan:
Damascus Bullyard Bullyard
Gin Gin Maroondan Bullyard
McIlwraith McIlwraith Delan

History

The locality name comes from the railway station name, which is an Aboriginal word in the Waka language meaning sand goanna.[1]

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References

  1. "Maroondan - locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 44740)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2017.


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