Booubyjan, Queensland facts for kids

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Cottage at Booubyjan Homestead, 1996
Booubyjan Location in Queensland
Population	98 (2021 census)
• Density	0.1954/km2 (0.506/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4601
Area	501.5 km2 (193.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Booubyjan: Penwhaupell Ban Ban Blairmore Stockhaven Boompa Aranbanga Wahoon Booubyjan Malarga Windera Kitoba Cobbs Hill Tansey

Booubyjan is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people.

Geography

Booubyjan is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) NW of Brisbane.

History

It was founded in the early 19th century by the Lawless brothers, Clement and Paul.

The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word, probably from the Waka language group, indicating turn back, which was originally used as the name for a pastoral run.

Land in Booubyjan was open for selection on 17 April 1877; 63 square miles (160 km²) were available.

Booubyjan State School opened on 15 October 1934. It closed on 11 December 1987.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Booubyjan had a population of 109 people.

In the 2021 census, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people.

Heritage listings

Booubyjan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Booubyjan Rd: Booubyjan Homestead

See also

In Spanish: Booubyjan, Queensland para niños