Wallumbilla North is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Wallumbilla North had a population of 158 people.[1]
| Wallumbilla North Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Wallumbilla North | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26.4336°S 149.2491°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 158 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.2131/km2 (0.5518/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4428 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 470 m (1,542 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 741.6 km2 (286.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Maranoa Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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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). [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).[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).[9][3]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Wallumbilla North had a population of 147 people.[11]
In the 2021 census, Wallumbilla North had a population of 158 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
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