Tiaro, Queensland


Tiaro is a small town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Tiaro had a population of 758 people.

Geography

The town is on the Mary River. It is situated on the Bruce Highway south of Maryborough and 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 meaning dead trees.
The Tiaro War Memorial commemorates those who served in World War I. It was unveiled on 25 April 1921 by Sir Thomas William Glasgow.
At the, Tiaro had a population of 433.
The Tiaro library opened in 2006.

Education

Tiaro State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 1 Forgan Terrace. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff.

Amenities

The Fraser Coast Regional Council operates a public library at Forgan Terrace. Public accessible wifi is provided. Current Library services and collections are provided on the Fraser Coast Regional Libraries website.
The Tiaro branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at its rooms at 35 Mayne Street.

Notable residents