Birnam, Queensland (Toowoomba Region) facts for kids
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 Birnam
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 63 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 16.2/km2 (42/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) NNW of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Toowoomba North | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Birnam is a small country area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, only 63 people lived there. This makes Birnam a very quiet and spread-out place.
Where is Birnam?
Birnam is located north of Toowoomba. It is about 9 kilometers (or 5.6 miles) away from the main part of Toowoomba city. This means it is close enough to access city services.
How Birnam Got Its Name
Birnam got its name from a local railway station. This station was named after a village called Birnam in Scotland. It is common for places in Australia to be named after places in other countries.
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