Elimbah, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elimbah Queensland
Elimbah State School, 2021
Elimbah Location in Queensland
Population	4,290 (2021 census)
• Density	42.86/km2 (111.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4516
Area	100.1 km2 (38.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.2 km (5 mi) NNE of Caboolture 58.1 km (36 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pumicestone Glass House
Federal Division(s)	Fisher Longman
Localities around Elimbah: Woodford Beerburrum Beerburrum Wamuran Elimbah Donnybrook Wamuran Caboolture Toorbul

Elimbah is a small town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 4,290 people lived in Elimbah.

Exploring Elimbah's Location

Elimbah is found north of the larger town of Caboolture. It is also south of Beerburrum.

Mountains Around Elimbah

Elimbah is surrounded by a few interesting mountains:

• Round Mountain (97 meters tall)
• The Saddleback (125 meters tall)
• Tunbubudla (The Twins) (296 meters tall)

Getting Around Elimbah

The main road, the Bruce Highway, goes right through Elimbah from south to north. Another road, Beerburrum Road, also runs through the area. Glass House Mountains Road (also known as Steve Irwin Way) passes through the north-east part of Elimbah.

The North Coast railway line also runs through the town. It goes in the same direction as the highway. Elimbah has its own train station, called Elimbah railway station.

Elimbah's Past: A Look at History

The original people of Elimbah were the Kabi people. They called this area the "place of the grey water snake."

How Elimbah Got Its Name

The town was first a campsite known as The Six Mile. It was a place where horses and bullocks could rest. In 1890, when the North Coast railway line was built, it was called "36miles 68chains." On September 20, 1902, local people asked for a proper name. That's when it was officially named Elimbah.

Schools and Halls in Elimbah's History

Elimbah State School first opened its doors on November 3, 1915. It was officially opened on Australia Day in 1916.

Dedication of Elimbah Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1922

People started raising money for Elimbah Hall in 1915. It was dedicated to soldiers who returned from war on ANZAC Day, April 25, 1922.

Staff and students at Twin View State School, circa 1921

Twin View State School opened on January 4, 1921. It closed in October 1924. The school building was then moved to Wamuran. It became the new building for Wamuran State School.

Churches in Elimbah

The Methodist Church bought land in Elimbah in 1913. A church was built in 1953, and the Elimbah Methodist Church opened in 1954. In 1977, the Methodist Church joined with others to form the Uniting Church in Australia. So, it became Elimbah Uniting Church.

Elimbah Today: A Rural Town

Today, Elimbah is a rural town. It is known for its farming. People here raise livestock and grow strawberries.

People of Elimbah

In 2016, Elimbah had 3,963 people living there. About 80.7% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England and New Zealand. Most people spoke only English at home.

In 2021, the number of people living in Elimbah grew to 4,290.

Learning in Elimbah

Elimbah State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. Boys and girls attend this school, which is located on School Road. The school also has a special education program.

There is no high school in Elimbah itself. Students usually go to high schools in nearby Caboolture. These include Caboolture State High School and Tullawong State High School.

Places to Visit in Elimbah

Elimbah Uniting Church, 2006

Elimbah Soldiers Memorial Hall is a community building. You can find it at 10a Coronation Drive.

Elimbah Uniting Church is located at 3 Coronation Drive. It is part of the Uniting Church in Australia.

St Mary Magdalene Orthodox Christian Mission also meets in the Uniting Church building. It is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.