Boolboonda facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boolboonda Queensland
Boolboonda State School, 2000
Boolboonda Location in Queensland
Population	55 (2021 census)
• Density	1.585/km2 (4.11/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4671
Area	34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Callide
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Boolboonda: Wonbah Forest New Moonta New Moonta Wonbah Boolboonda New Moonta Wonbah Mount Perry Mount Perry

Boolboonda is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is a locality within the Bundaberg Region. In 2021, about 55 people lived in Boolboonda.

Boolboonda's History

The name Boolboonda comes from an Aboriginal word. Local people created this word to sound like the blasting noise. This noise happened when workers dug the railway tunnel for the Mount Perry railway line. This railway was built between 1882 and 1884.

Boolboonda School

A school called Boolboonda Provisional School first opened on 25 September 1882. However, it closed around 1884.

The school reopened around 1897. On 1 January 1909, it became Boolboonda State School. The school finally closed its doors on 9 February 1973.

People Living in Boolboonda

The number of people living in Boolboonda is called its population. In 2016, Boolboonda had a population of 52 people. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 55 people.

Important Heritage Sites

Heritage listings are places that are important to history. Boolboonda has two special heritage listings:

• Boolboonda Tunnel Road: Boolboonda State School (the old school site)
• Boolboonda Tunnel Road: Boolboonda Tunnel

Local Places and Amenities

Amenities are useful places or services in an area. Boolboonda has a community hall. The Boolboonda Memorial Hall is located at 3064 Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road. It is a place where people can gather.