Borallon, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Borallon Queensland
Paddocks along Hills Road, 2014
Borallon Location in Queensland
Population	90 (2021 census)
• Density	6.5/km2 (17/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4306
Area	13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Lockyer
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Borallon: Fernvale Fernvale Lake Manchester Fairney View Borallon Pine Mountain Wanora Pine Mountain Pine Mountain

Borallon is a small country area in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It is a quiet place with open spaces. In 2021, about 90 people lived in Borallon.

History of Borallon

Brisbane River at Hills Crossing Reserve, 2014

The name Borallon comes from a railway station. This station was named by Queensland Railway Commissioner Francis Curnow. He named it after his birthplace near St Ives in Cornwall, England.

Borallon used to have its own Post Office. It first opened as a receiving office in 1922. Then, it became a full Post Office on 1 July 1927. The Post Office stayed open for many years before closing in 1974.

Who Lives in Borallon?

We can learn about the people living in Borallon from official counts. These counts are called censuses.

• In 2016, the census showed that 81 people lived in Borallon.
• By 2021, the population had grown a little. The census in 2021 recorded 90 people living there.