Boonooroo, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boonooroo Queensland
Boonooroo Location in Queensland
Population	322 (2016 census locality)
• Density	30.67/km2 (79.4/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4650
Area	10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Maryborough
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Localities around Boonooroo: Boonooroo Plains Great Sandy Strait Great Sandy Strait Tuan Forest Boonooroo Great Sandy Strait Tuan Great Sandy Strait Great Sandy Strait

Boonooroo is a small coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Fraser Coast Region. In 2016, about 322 people lived in Boonooroo. The town is known for its beautiful coastal views.

What Boonooroo Means

The name Boonooroo comes from an Aboriginal word. It means the brigalow tree. A brigalow tree is a type of Acacia tree. Its scientific name is Acacia harpophylla.

Boonooroo's School History

Boonooroo had a school that opened in 1911. It was called Boonooroo State School. The school closed down in May 1931.

Later, on September 30, 1946, the school reopened. It was first known as Boonooroo Provisional School. In 1960, it became Boonooroo State School again. However, it closed permanently in 1961.