Yimbun is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Yimbun had a population of 33 people.[1]

Yimbun Queensland
Yimbun
Coordinates	27.0316°S 152.3594°E / -27.0316; 152.3594 (Yimbun (centre of locality))
Population	33 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	4.34/km2 (11.25/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4313
Area	7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	25.4 km (16 mi) N of Esk 125 km (78 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Yimbun: Harlin Harlin Gregors Creek Ivory Creek Yimbun Braemore Ivory Creek Ivory Creek Braemore

Geography

Yimbun is predominantly used for farming with no urban development. The Brisbane Valley Highway runs north to south through the locality. The now-closed Brisbane Valley railway line ran from north to south through Yimbun.[3]

History

Yimbun takes its name from the Yimbun railway station, a word from the Dunibara dialect of the Waka language meaning bullrush (Typha angustifolia). It was briefly named Moorabool from 1904 to 1906 and then Kannangur from 1906 to 1914.[2]

In the 2016 census Yimbun had a population of 33 people.[1]

References

Further reading

• 'Glory days' of the Brisbane Valley line : Colinton, Yimbun & Ottaba, Toogoolawah & District History Group, 2008