Booubyjan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 25°53′54″S 151°55′14″E / 25.8983°S 151.9205°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 98 ( 2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.1954/km2 (0.5061/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4601 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 501.5 km2 (193.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Booubyjan is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people. [1]
Booubyjan is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) NW of Brisbane. [3]
It was founded in the early 19th century by the Lawless brothers, Clement and Paul. [4]
The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word, probably from the Waka language group, indicating turn back, which was originally used as the name for a pastoral run. [3]
Land in Booubyjan was open for selection on 17 April 1877; 63 square miles (160 km2) were available. [5]
Booubyjan State School opened on 15 October 1934. It closed on 11 December 1987. [6]
In the 2016 census, Booubyjan had a population of 109 people. [7]
In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people. [1]
Booubyjan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Booubyjan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 25°53′54″S 151°55′14″E / 25.8983°S 151.9205°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 98 ( 2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.1954/km2 (0.5061/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4601 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 501.5 km2 (193.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Booubyjan is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people. [1]
Booubyjan is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) NW of Brisbane. [3]
It was founded in the early 19th century by the Lawless brothers, Clement and Paul. [4]
The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word, probably from the Waka language group, indicating turn back, which was originally used as the name for a pastoral run. [3]
Land in Booubyjan was open for selection on 17 April 1877; 63 square miles (160 km2) were available. [5]
Booubyjan State School opened on 15 October 1934. It closed on 11 December 1987. [6]
In the 2016 census, Booubyjan had a population of 109 people. [7]
In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people. [1]
Booubyjan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: