Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people.[1] It borders New South Wales.[4]
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 319 (2016 census locality)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 23.81/km2 (61.7/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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Geography edit
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]
History edit
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]
At the 2006 census, Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534.[9]
In the 2016 census the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people.[1]
Economy edit
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 edit
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).[10][11] 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).[12]
Attractions edit
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".[13]
References edit
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Thulimbah (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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 edit
- "Amiens, Thulimbah, Applethorpe District". Queensland Places. University of Queensland.
- "Town map of Thulimbah". Queensland Government. 1984.
