Cunningham, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cunningham Queensland
Country Women's Association Memorial Hall, Cunningham, 2015
Cunningham Location in Queensland
Population	58 (2021 census)
• Density	3.30/km2 (8.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4370
Area	17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Cunningham: Pratten Upper Wheatvale Wheatvale Montrose Cunningham Wheatvale Greymare Rodgers Creek Rodgers Creek

Cunningham is a small country area in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which is like a small district or neighborhood. In 2021, about 58 people lived in Cunningham.

Cunningham's Location and Land

The Condamine River forms the northern edge of Cunningham. The Cunningham Highway runs through the area, mostly from east to west. This highway also makes up part of the southern border. The South Western railway line also crosses Cunningham.

Most of the land here is used for farming. There's a small village area along Leyburn-Cunningham Road. Here you'll find the Country Women's Association Memorial Hall and a special memorial park. There's also an old, unused Cunningham railway station.

A Look Back at Cunningham's History

Cunningham is named after Allan Cunningham. He was an explorer and botanist, someone who studies plants. In 1827, he was the first European to discover the rich, green lands of the Darling Downs.

Who Lives in Cunningham?

The number of people living in Cunningham has changed a little over time. In 2016, there were 66 people living here. By 2021, the population was 58 people.

Places to See and Visit

Memorial park, 2015

Memorial to Patrick Leslie, 2015

War memorial, Cunningham, 2015

Monument to local pioneering families, 2015

The memorial park in Cunningham is a nice spot with a picnic table. It also has three important memorials:

• A memorial for Patrick Leslie, who was the very first settler in the Darling Downs area. He started a large farm called Toolburra Station.
• A memorial honoring the local soldiers who bravely fought and died in World War I and World War II.
• A monument dedicated to the first families who settled in the area. These families include the Clancy, Mullins, McMahon, and Cantwell families.

The memorial for Patrick Leslie was put up by the local government, the Rosenthal Shire Council. It was officially revealed on December 10, 1959.

The Cunningham group of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) holds its meetings at the QCWA Hall on Cunningham Road. This group helps women in country areas and supports their communities.