Thulimbah Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 28°33′05″S 151°56′55″E / 28.5513°S 151.9486°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 351 ( 2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 26.19/km2 (67.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4376 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] [3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. [1] It borders New South Wales. [4]
Thulimbah is located on the Darling Downs. The town is on the New England Highway, 206 kilometres (128 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. [5]
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, meaning "place of water" in an Aboriginal language. [2]
Bentinck State School opened on 28 September 1914. On 30 August 1916 it was renamed Thulimbah State School. A preschool was added in 1976. [6] [7]
There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney). [8]
In the 2006 census, the locality of Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534 people. [9]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people. [10]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. [1]
Thulimbah is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries, grapes and oranges for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus.
Thulimbah State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 146 Thulimbah School Road ( 28°32′11″S 151°56′10″E / 28.5365°S 151.9361°E). [11] [12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). [13]
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple". [14]
Thulimbah Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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![]() The Big Apple | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 28°33′05″S 151°56′55″E / 28.5513°S 151.9486°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 351 ( 2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 26.19/km2 (67.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4376 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] [3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. [1] It borders New South Wales. [4]
Thulimbah is located on the Darling Downs. The town is on the New England Highway, 206 kilometres (128 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. [5]
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, meaning "place of water" in an Aboriginal language. [2]
Bentinck State School opened on 28 September 1914. On 30 August 1916 it was renamed Thulimbah State School. A preschool was added in 1976. [6] [7]
There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney). [8]
In the 2006 census, the locality of Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534 people. [9]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people. [10]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. [1]
Thulimbah is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries, grapes and oranges for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus.
Thulimbah State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 146 Thulimbah School Road ( 28°32′11″S 151°56′10″E / 28.5365°S 151.9361°E). [11] [12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). [13]
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple". [14]