Jambin, Queensland facts for kids
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Jambin Hotel, circa 1920
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 Jambin
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 207 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.7406/km2 (1.918/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 279.5 km2 (107.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Banana | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Jambin is a small town in the Shire of Banana, Queensland, Australia. It is a rural area, meaning it is mostly countryside with farms. In 2021, about 207 people lived in Jambin.
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Where is Jambin?
Jambin is located in Central Queensland. The Burnett Highway runs right through the town, going from north to south. A creek called Callide Creek is just west of the town. This creek flows into the Don River.
Railways in Jambin
Long ago, the Callide Valley railway line used to go through Jambin. The Jambin railway station served the town. However, that part of the railway line is now closed, and the station is no longer used.
Some parts of the old Callide Valley line in Jambin were connected to the Moura railway line. This railway line is very important for the mining industry. It helps transport materials from mines to the Port of Gladstone.
Several railway stations in Jambin are still part of the Moura line:
- Annandale railway station
- Boundary Hill railway station
- Earlsfield railway station
- Koonkool railway station
- Argoon railway station (this one is no longer used)
Boundary Hill station has a special track called a "balloon loop." This loop helps trains turn around easily when they are serving the Boundary Hill coal mine, which is nearby.
A Look Back at Jambin's History
The town of Jambin got its name from the Jambin railway station. The railway department named it in 1923. People believe "Jambin" is an Aboriginal word that means echidna, which is a spiny mammal.
Jambin first appeared on a survey map in 1949. The town started as a place to supply the railway, which was built in 1924. This railway helped new settlers move to the area. Many of them became dairy farmers, sending their cream to a butter factory in Wowan.
The Jambin Post Office opened in 1926. Before that, a smaller "receiving office" had been open since 1924.
Schools in the Area
Several schools have been in the Jambin area over the years:
- Callide Provisional School opened in 1925 and became Callide State School in 1927. It closed in 1971.
- Jambin State School opened on February 11, 1929. It started with 16 students and Kate Collins was its first principal. The first school building was a two-room structure built high off the ground.
- Arogoon State School opened in 1936 but was renamed Earlsfield State School later that year. It closed in 1958.
A mobile library service, which is like a library on wheels, started visiting Jambin in 2004.
Who Lives in Jambin?
The area known as Jambin was officially created on November 25, 2016. Before this, the northern part was called Smoky Creek, and the southern part was called Argoon.
Because of this change, there isn't census data for the exact area of Jambin before 2016. However, we know that in 2011, Smoky Creek had 308 people and Argoon had 295 people. In 2016, Smoky Creek had 179 people and Argoon had 151 people.
In the most recent count in 2021, the town of Jambin had a population of 207 people.
Important Places in Jambin
Jambin has some places that are important because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One such place is:
- Kilbirnie Homestead, located on Argoon-Kilburnie Road.
Learning in Jambin
Jambin State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 25 Jambin Three Ways Road, right next to the Burnett Highway. In 2017, the school had 26 students and 3 teachers.
Community Services
The Banana Shire Council runs a mobile library service that visits Jambin and the school every two weeks.
The Jambin group of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets in the QCWA Room inside the Jambin Hall. This hall is located at 180 Burnett Highway.
Fun Events in Jambin
Jambin hosts several exciting events each year:
- Champagne Campdraft: This event takes place every May. A campdraft is a sport where a rider on horseback guides a cattle beast around a set course.
- Working Cattle Dog Trials: These trials are held in June. They showcase the skills of working dogs as they help manage cattle.
- King and Queen of CQ Boar Hunting Competition: Since 2017, this competition has been held over three days in late May or early June. It is said to be Australia's largest boar hunting competition. Hundreds of people compete for prizes while helping to control the wild boar population. They also raise money for schools in Jambin and Goovigen. In 2021, almost 900 wild pigs were caught, and hunters came from as far away as New South Wales and North Queensland.
Images for kids
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Original school building at Jambin State School, circa 1930
