Gurulmundi, Queensland

Gurulmundi is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Gurulmundi had a population of 7 people.[1]

Gurulmundi
Queensland
Gurulmundi is located in Queensland
Gurulmundi
Gurulmundi
Coordinates26.385°S 150.1305°E / -26.385; 150.1305 (Gurulmundi (centre of locality))
Population7 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0275/km2 (0.071/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4415
Area254.5 km2 (98.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Gurulmundi:
Guluguba Guluguba Pelham
Woleebee Gurulmundi Pelham
Glenaubyn Kowguran Hookswood

Geography

The ridgeline of the Great Dividing Range forms the northern and western boundaries of the locality.[3]

The Leichhardt Highway enters the locality from the south (Kowguran) and exits to the north-west (Guluguba).[3]

Gurulmundi railway station is an abandoned railway station on the Wandoan railway line (26.4163°S 150.0528°E / -26.4163; 150.0528 (Gurulmundi railway station)).[4]

History

The locality's name is an Aboriginal word meaning low hills.[2]

Gurulmundi Provisional School opened on 27 February 1928. On 1 January 1944, it became Gurulmundi State School. It closed on 10 May 1965.[5] It was on the western side of Gurulmundi Road (approx 26.42691°S 150.05515°E / -26.42691; 150.05515 (Gurulmundi State School (former))).[6][3]

In the 2016 census Gurulmundi had a population of 7 people.[1]

Amenities

The Gurulmundi branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Gurulmundi School of Arts Hall.[7]

Attractions

Gurulmundi is known for its wildflowers.[8]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gurulmundi (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Gurulmundi – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47707)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  6. "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m84" (Map). Queensland Government. 1953. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  7. "Branch locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  8. "Gurulmundi Wildflower Trail" (PDF). Western Downs Regional Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
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