Wallumbilla North, Queensland

Wallumbilla North is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Wallumbilla North had a population of 147 people.[1]

Wallumbilla North
Queensland
Wallumbilla North is located in Queensland
Wallumbilla North
Wallumbilla North
Coordinates26.4336°S 149.2491°E / -26.4336; 149.2491 (Wallumbilla North (centre of locality))
Population147 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.1982/km2 (0.5134/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4428
Elevation470 m (1,542 ft)
Area741.6 km2 (286.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Wallumbilla North:
Pickanjinnie Waikola Clifford
Pickanjinnie Wallumbilla North Yuleba North
Wallumbilla Wallumbilla South Yuleba
Yuleba South

Geography

As the name suggests, Wallumbilla North is immediately north of Wallumbilla.[3]

Wallumbilla Creek, Middle Creek and Cattle Creek rise in the locality. All are eventually tributaries of the Balonne River.[3]

The Western railway line forms part of the southern boundary of the locality with the Warrego Highway running immediately parallel to the north of the railway line.[3]

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation with some crop growing.[3]

History

The name Wallumbilla was the name of a pastoral run leased by Charles Coxen, The name is presumed to come from the indigenous Mandandanji language and reportedly means wallu=plenty and billa=jew fish.[4][5]

The Western railway line from Yuleba to Blythdale opened on 12 January 1880,[6] with the locality being served by the now-abandoned Armoo railway station (26.6011°S 149.3242°E / -26.6011; 149.3242 (Armoo railway station (former))). [7]

Chadford Provisional School opened on 9 March 1908 as a half-time school in conjunction with Stake Yard Provisional School (meaning the two schools shared a single teacher). Circa September 1908, Chadford Provisional School become a full-time school (having its own teacher). It closed in 1909 to reopen on 24 August 1910 as Chadford State School. It closed on 24 August 1962.[8] It was at 75 Old Chadford Road (26.4919°S 149.2419°E / -26.4919; 149.2419 (Chadford State School (former))).[9][3]

North Wallumbilla Creek State School opened in 1911 but was renamed Rasley State School in 1912 and then Raslie State State on 1 April 1913. It closed on 28 January 1963.[8][10] It was on Raslie Road (26.4805°S 149.1268°E / -26.4805; 149.1268 (Raslie State School (former))).[9][3]

In the 2016 census, Wallumbilla North had a population of 147 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in Wallumbilla North. The nearest government primary schools are Wallumbilla State School in neighbouring Wallumbilla to the south-west and Yuleba State School in neighbouring Yuleba to the south-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Wallumbilla State School (to Year 10 only) in neighbouring Wallumbilla to the south-west and Roma State College (to Year 12) in Roma to the west. However, given the distance to Roma, distance education and boarding schools are other options. [3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wallumbilla North (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Wallumbilla North – locality in Maranoa Region (entry 50006)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. "Wallumbilla – town (entry 36362)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  5. "Wallumbilla – locality (entry 47462)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  6. Kerr, John (1990). Triumph of narrow gauge : a history of Queensland Railways. Boolarong Publications. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-86439-102-5.
  7. "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.
  8. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  9. "Queensland Two Mile series sheet 2m87" (Map). Queensland Government. 1955. Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  10. "Agency ID 6206, Raslie State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
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