Eumundi, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eumundi Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Eumundi Town Centre
Eumundi Location in Queensland
Population	2,504 (2021 census)
• Density	109.82/km2 (284.4/sq mi)
Established	1890
Postcode(s)	4562
Area	22.8 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.1 km (12 mi) N of Nambour 21.0 km (13 mi) SE of Pomona 118 km (73 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Ninderry Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Localities around Eumundi: Cooroy Cooroy Mountain Doonan Eerwah Vale Eumundi Verrierdale Eerwah Vale North Arm North Arm

Eumundi is a small town and area in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It is famous for its markets that happen twice a week. In 2021, about 2,504 people lived in Eumundi.

Exploring Eumundi

Eumundi is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) southwest of Noosa Heads. It is also 118 kilometers (73 miles) north of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. The town is located just off the main Bruce Highway. Other towns nearby include Yandina and Cooroy. The Eumundi-Noosa Road starts here and goes east.

Eumundi's Past

Bullock team, 1917

The town of Eumundi was officially mapped out in 1890. Its name likely comes from "Ngumundi," who was a leader of the local Kabi Indigenous group. Before 1890, the town was called Eerwah, named after Mount Eerwah. This name was changed to avoid confusion with the nearby town of Beerwah.

The first Eumundi railway station opened in 1891. It was part of the North Coast line. This old station site is now where the famous Eumundi Markets are held. A new Eumundi railway station opened in 1988. This happened when the railway line was updated and made electric.

St Ita's Catholic Church was built around 1896. It was moved closer to the town center in 1934. Kevin Rudd, who later became the Prime Minister of Australia, went to this church when he was a child. The church closed around 1976 and is now a private home. Its old bell is kept in the Eumundi Museum.

In 1908, a town hall was finished. This building was paid for by a committee that raised money for a "school of arts."

The Eumundi Methodist Church opened in 1911. It was built with strong local wood. In 1996, this church building became the Eumundi Historical Museum.

St George's Anglican Church opened in 1912. It closed in 2005 and is now also a private house.

The Eumundi branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) started in 1927. Their building opened in 1929. The QCWA helps women and communities in rural areas.

The Eumundi General Store opened in 1928. Later, in 1993, a service station was added to the store.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church opened in 1953. It closed in 2019 because fewer people were attending church. This meant Eumundi no longer had any active churches.

The Orana Nursery operated in Eumundi from 1973 to 1991. It grew to be the biggest supplier of bougainvillea plants in the Sunshine Coast area.

The main Bruce Highway used to go right through Eumundi. But in 1976, a new bypass road was built. This helped traffic flow better around the town.

The very first Eumundi Market was held on March 24, 1979. It started with only 3 stalls and 8 visitors. Now, it has grown to over 600 stalls and attracts 1.6 million visitors every year!

The original Eumundi Brewery opened in the Imperial Hotel in 1988. It closed in the late 1990s. However, it was rebuilt in the same hotel and reopened in 2017.

In 2020, Eumundi's rugby union club started a senior team again. This was the first time in about 100 years!

Historic Places

St George's Anglican Church, 1997

Eumundi has several places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites:

• Eumundi School of Arts, located at 63 Memorial Drive.
• Eumundi War Memorial Trees, found along Memorial Drive.
• St George's Anglican Church, at 15 Cook Street.

Who Lives in Eumundi

In 2011, Eumundi had 1,924 people living there. By 2016, the population grew to 2,221 people. The latest count in 2021 showed 2,504 people living in Eumundi. There were slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).

Schools in Eumundi

Eumundi State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It is located at 22 Caplick Way. In 2018, the school had 645 students. It also has a special education program for students who need extra support.

There is no high school in Eumundi itself. Students usually go to Noosa District State High School. This school has two campuses: a junior campus in Pomona and a senior campus in nearby Cooroy.

Town Facilities

• Eumundi Police Station is at 5 Napier Street.
• Eumundi Post Office is at 71 Memorial Drive.
• Eumundi Cemetery is at 632 Bunya Road. The local council manages it.
• The Sunshine Coast Regional Council runs a mobile library service. It visits Memorial Drive on Tuesday afternoons.
• The Eumundi branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at QCWA Hall at 78 Memorial Drive.
• The Eumundi Aquatic Centre is on Memorial Drive. It has swimming pools and a gym. There are also tennis courts run by the Eumundi Tennis Club.
• Eumundi Showgrounds is at 1 Black Stump Road.
• There is a child care center at 4 Napier Street.

Fun Things to Do

Eumundi Markets, 2006

The Eumundi Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 80 Memorial Drive. The market's main idea is "locally made." This means you can find many unique items made by local artists and craftspeople.

The Eumundi Agricultural Show usually happens in September each year. It's a fun event that celebrates farming and local life.

Imperial Hotel, 2013

The Eumundi Brewery is inside the Imperial Hotel at 1 Etheridge Street. You can take tours of the brewery to see how beer is made. However, tours were stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Eumundi Museum at 73 Memorial Drive was closed for updates in early 2021. It was expected to reopen later that year.

Ball Lookout at 224 Eumundi Range Road offers amazing views towards the southwest.

Bi-Centennial Lookout, at the end of Panorama Drive, gives you 360-degree views of the area.

Eumundi is proud of its history from the late 1800s. You can take a heritage walk to see old railway stations, historic buildings, and timber cottages.

Getting Around Eumundi

Eumundi is located near Exit 224 of the Bruce Highway. The Eumundi-Noosa Road connects to the highway here. Eumundi railway station is on the Sunshine Coast railway line. You can catch interurban trains from Platform 1. Eumundi also has a bus service, TransLink Route 360. This bus connects to Nambour Station and Noosa Junction.

Famous People From Eumundi

Some well-known people who used to live in Eumundi include:

• Kevin Rudd, who was once the Prime Minister of Australia and also the Foreign Minister.
• Pat Rafter, a famous tennis champion.