Goolman, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GoolmanCity of Ipswich, Queensland |
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Information display at Hardings Paddock Picnic Area, 2015
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 Goolman
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 47 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.146/km2 (5.56/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4306 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.9 km2 (8.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Goolman is a small, quiet area in the countryside. It is located near Ipswich in Queensland, Australia. In 2021, only 47 people lived there, making it a very peaceful place!
Goolman's Landscape
Goolman is located in a beautiful natural area. To the east, you'll find the lower parts of the Flinders Peak Group mountains. These hills are covered in plants and trees, and not many buildings have been built there.
A main road, the Ipswich – Boonah Road, runs along the western side of Goolman.
A Look Back in Time
The name Goolman comes from a nearby mountain called Mount Goolman. This mountain's name means "stone axe" in the Yuggera language, which is an Aboriginal language.
Long ago, people living in the Fassifern Valley wanted a railway line. They asked the Queensland Government to build one. The first part of the Dugandan railway line opened on 10 July 1882. It went as far as Harrisville. This was Queensland's very first branch railway line!
Goolman had its own railway station on the Ipswich Boonah Road. The railway line was later extended to Dugandan in 1887. However, the line eventually closed down in 1964.
Who Lives in Goolman?
Goolman is a very small community.
- In 2016, there were 42 people living in Goolman.
- By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 47 people.
Fun Things to Do
Goolman is home to the Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate. This huge natural area covers about 1,900 hectares. It includes several mountains like Flinders Peak, Mount Goolman, Mount Blain, and Mount Cathrine.
You can visit the Hardings Paddocks Picnic Area in Goolman. It's a great spot for families and includes:
- Places for horse riding.
- Walking tracks for exploring nature.
- A camping area if you want to stay overnight.
