Town in Queensland, Australia
| Thulimbah Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 The Big Apple | |||||||||||||||
  Thulimbah | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°33′05″S 151°56′55″E / 28.5513°S 151.9486°E / -28.5513; 151.9486 (Thulimbah (town centre)) | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 351 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 26.19/km (67.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4376 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 13.4 km (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. In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. It borders New South Wales.
Geography
Thulimbah is located on the Darling Downs. The town is on the New England Highway, 206 kilometres (128 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane.
History
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, meaning "place of water" in an Aboriginal language.
Bentinck State School opened on 28 September 1914. On 30 August 1916 it was renamed Thulimbah State School. A preschool was added in 1976.
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).
Demographics
In the 2006 census, the locality of Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534 people.
In the 2016 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people.
In the 2021 census, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people.
Economy
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.
Education
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 / -28.5365; 151.9361 (Thulimbah State School)). 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).
Attractions
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Thulimbah (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Thulimbah – town in Southern Downs Region (entry 34437)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- "Thulimbah – locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45994)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Thulimba (entry 34437)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- Heart of the Scenic Rim, Boonah Tourism
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Thulimbah (Stanthorpe Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Thulimbah (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- "Thulimbah State School". Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- "Big Apple, Thulimbah". The Backyard. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 9 July 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
External links
- "Amiens, Thulimbah, Applethorpe District". Queensland Places. University of Queensland.
- "Town map of Thulimbah". Queensland Government. 1984.
