Billa Billa, Queensland

Billa Billa is a rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Billa Billa had a population of 111 people.[1]

Billa Billa
Queensland
Billa Billa is located in Queensland
Billa Billa
Billa Billa
Coordinates28°09′21″S 150°16′49″E / 28.1558°S 150.2802°E / -28.1558; 150.2802 (Billa Billa (centre of locality))
Population111 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.1832/km2 (0.4744/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4390
Area606.0 km2 (234.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Goondiwindi Region
State electorate(s)Southern Downs
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Billa Billa:
Lundavra Calingunee Yagaburne
Goodar
Lundavra
Billa Billa Yagaburne
Wyaga
Goodar Goondiwindi Wyaga

Geography

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Billa Billa is crossed by the Leichhardt Highway and in the south east by the Gore Highway. Yarril Creek marks a small section of the boundary in east. The Weir River roughly follows the western extent of Billa Billa. The majority of the land is used for agriculture.[3]

There are a number of lagoons in the locality:

History

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The name Billa Billa means pool or reach of water in an unknown Aboriginal dialect.[2]

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Billa Billa had a population of 107 people.[7]

In the 2021 census, Billa Billa had a population of 111 people.[1]

Education

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There are no schools in Billa Billa. The nearest government primary schools are:[8]

  • Goondiwindi State School in neighbouring Goondiwindi to the south
  • Lundavra State School in neighbouring Lundavra to the west
  • Moonie State School in Moonie to the north
  • Kindon State School in Kindon to the east

The nearest government secondary school is Goondiwindi State High School in Goondiwindi.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Billa Billa (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ a b "Billa Billa – locality in Goondiwindi Region (entry 47796)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Billa Billa Lagoon – waterhole in Goondiwindi Regional (entry 2575)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Tangan Lagoon – waterhole in Goondiwindi Regional (entry 33278)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Washpool Lagoon – waterhole in Goondiwindi Regional (entry 36679)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Billa Billa (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  8. ^ a b "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 June 2024.