Diddillibah, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Diddillibah Queensland
Diddillibah, 1962: L to R: school, Methodist church, and community hall
Diddillibah Location in Queensland
Population	1,703 (2021 census)
• Density	154.8/km2 (401/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4559
Area	11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.4 km (5 mi) W of Maroochydore 11.4 km (7 mi) E of Nambour 27.2 km (17 mi) NNW of Caloundra 102 km (63 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Ninderry
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Diddillibah: Rosemount Rosemount Bli Bli Woombye Diddillibah Maroochydore Kiels Mountain Forest Glen Kuluin Kunda Park

Diddillibah is a quiet, semi-rural area located in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 1,703 people lived here.

What's in a Name?

The name Diddillibah comes from an Aboriginal word. Dhilla means "coarse grass" or "carpet snake." Ba means "place."

So, Diddillibah is sometimes called the "valley of the snakes."

A Look Back at Diddillibah's Past

Students at Diddillibah Provisional School, around 1891

Diddillibah has an interesting history. The first school opened here on 14 September 1885. It was called Diddillibah Provisional School. Local people worked together to build it.

Later, on 1 January 1909, it became Diddillibah State School. A new school building was opened in December 1937. This school closed on 14 May 1962. Today, the old school site is Ash Road Park.

The Diddillibah Community Hall was officially opened on 2 June 1938. This hall was actually the original school building. It was moved to its current spot and made bigger by volunteers.

Who Lives in Diddillibah?

The number of people living in Diddillibah has grown. In 2016, there were 1,403 people. By 2021, the population had grown to 1,703 people.

Where Kids Go to School

There are no schools directly in Diddillibah. Students usually go to primary schools in nearby areas. These include Woombye State School, Bli Bli State School, and Kuluin State School.

For high school, students can attend Maroochydore State High School in Maroochydore. Another option is Nambour State College in Nambour.

Places to See and Visit

Diddillibah has several community spots and natural areas.

Community Spots

• The Diddillibah Community Hall is a place where people can gather.
• The Kiel Mountain Rural Fire Station helps keep the area safe.
• Diddillibah Cemetery is a local burial ground.

Parks and Reserves

Diddillibah is home to many parks and nature reserves. These are great places to enjoy the outdoors.

• Ash Road Bushland Conservation Reserve
• Ash Road Park
• Barry Murridge Memorial Garden
• Brookfield Court Bushland Conservation Reserve
• Bushbird Court Bushland Conservation Reserve
• Campbell Road Natural Amenity Reserve
• Diddillibah Road Environmental Reserve
• Diddillibah Road Natural Amenity
• Diddillibah Road Park
• Melcar Court Bushland Conservation Reserve
• River Gum Drive Bushland Conservation Reserve
• Rose Marie Drive Natural Amenity Reserve
• Schottiana Rainforest Park