The locality takes its name from a pastoral run taken up by Robert Wilkin. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning swamp.[2]
Yenda Provisional School opened on 8 June 1925 as a half-time school in conjunction with Mingo Crossing Provisional School (meaning they shared one teacher between them). Both schools closed circa December 1926 due to poor student numbers.[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Yenda had a population of 23 people.[8]
In the 2021 census, Yenda had a population of 16 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Yenda. The nearest primary schools are in Mount Perry, Binjour and Gayndah.[3] The nearest secondary school is in Gayndah.[3]