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Booubyjan
Queensland
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Cottage at Booubyjan Homestead, 1996
Booubyjan is located in Queensland
Booubyjan
Booubyjan
Location in Queensland
Population 109 (2016 census)
 • Density 0.2173/km2 (0.563/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 2016 census Booubyjan had a population of 109 people.

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.

It had a primary school from 1935–1987.

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.

Heritage listings

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

See also

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