Boondooma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boondooma Queensland
Boondooma Lake
Boondooma Location in Queensland
Population	70 (2021 census)
• Density	0.085/km2 (0.22/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4613
Area	828.3 km2 (319.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	120 km (75 mi) NW of Kingaroy 225 km (140 mi) NNW of Toowoomba 341 km (212 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Boondooma: Monogorilby Brovinia Beeron Toondahra Wigton Cadarga Boondooma Speedwell Okeden Durah Burra Burri Durong Brigooda

Boondooma is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the South Burnett Region. In 2021, about 70 people called Boondooma home. It is known for its large dam and a very old homestead.

What is Boondooma Like?

Boondooma is a rural locality. This means it is a small community in a country area. It is part of the South Burnett Region in Queensland.

Geography of Boondooma

A big part of Boondooma's geography is the Boondooma Dam. This dam creates a large lake. The lake is on the border between Boondooma and a nearby place called Okeden. A main road, the Mundubbera-Durong Road, also runs through the area.

People in Boondooma

The number of people living in Boondooma is quite small. In 2016, there were 76 residents. By 2021, the population was 70 people.

History of Boondooma

Boondooma has a history tied to its schools. Over the years, a few different schools served the area.

Early Schools

The first school in the area was Durong Provisional School. It opened on 3 September 1923. Later, on 7 November 1927, it became Durong State School. For a short time in 1928, the school closed because not enough students were attending.

Boondooma State School

A school named Boondooma State School opened in 1939. It was located on Brownless Road. This school closed its doors on 3 May 1968.

In 1970, the Durong State School was renamed Boondooma State School. This new Boondooma State School was at 9359 Mundubbera Durong Road. It continued to operate until December 1999, when it also closed. Today, this old school building is used as the Old Boondooma School Community Centre. It's a place for the community to gather.

Boondooma Homestead

One of the most important historical sites in Boondooma is the Boondooma Homestead. A homestead is a large, old farmhouse and its surrounding buildings. This homestead is so important that it is on a list of heritage-listed sites. This means it is protected because of its historical value. You can find it on the Mundubbera-Durong Road.

Education in Boondooma Today

Currently, there are no schools directly in Boondooma. Students living there attend schools in nearby communities.

Primary School Options

For younger students, the closest government primary schools are:

• Durong South State School in Durong (to the south).
• Monogorilby State School in Monogorilby (to the north-west).

Secondary School Options

The nearest government secondary school is Proston State School. It is located in Proston (to the east) and teaches students up to Year 10. For students who need to complete Year 11 and 12, there are no nearby options. In these cases, students often use distance education. This means they learn from home using online lessons or mailed materials. Another option is attending boarding schools, where students live at the school.