Coonambula, Queensland

Coonambula is a locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Coonambula had a population of 80 people.[1]

Coonambula
Queensland
Coonambula is located in Queensland
Coonambula
Coonambula
Coordinates25°32′34″S 151°05′34″E / 25.5427°S 151.0927°E / -25.5427; 151.0927
Population80 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.312/km2 (0.81/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4626
Area256.6 km2 (99.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)North Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal division(s)Flynn
Suburbs around Coonambula:
Eidsvold West Eidsvold Malmoe
Eidsvold West Coonambula O'Bil Bil
Dykehead Dykehead Riverleigh

Geography

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The locality is bounded to the east by the Burnett River.[3]

History

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Bilburie State School opened on 15 February 1931. It closed in 1938. It was on the western side of A Creek Road (approx 25°33′23″S 151°10′54″E / 25.55646°S 151.18164°E / -25.55646; 151.18164 (Bilburie State School (former))).[4][3]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Coonambula had a population of 70 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, Coonambula had a population of 80 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in the locality. The nearest primary schools are in Mundubbera and Eidsvold.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coonambula (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Coonambula – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45335)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m116" (Map). Queensland Government. 1938. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Coonambula (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.