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Kulpi
Queensland
Kulpi State School, 2020.jpg
Kulpi State School, 2020
Kulpi is located in Queensland
Kulpi
Kulpi
Location in Queensland
Population 77 (2021 census)
 • Density 3.277/km2 (8.49/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4352
Area 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Condamine
Federal Division(s) Groom
Localities around Kulpi:
Quinalow Peranga Evergreen
Quinalow Kulpi Mount Darry
Brymaroo Rosalie Plains Mount Darry

Kulpi is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, the town of Kulpi had a population of 77 people. It is a quiet place on the Darling Downs.

Where is Kulpi?

Kulpi is about 194 kilometers (120 miles) north-west of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. The Oakey–Cooyar Road goes right through the town. This road helps people travel north and south.

Kulpi's History

Kulpi started on land that was once part of a big farm. This farm was called Rosalie Plains. Fred Beckmann chose this spot to build. He built the first hotel, called the Pioneer Hotel. He also built a store. These buildings became the heart of the new town.

At first, the settlement was also called Rosalie. But this caused confusion. There was already a small town called Rosalie Plains Homestead. So, the name was changed to Kulpi. The name "Kulpi" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "box tree" or "charred logs."

Kulpi State School opened its doors on August 9, 1915. It has been teaching local kids ever since.

Who Lives in Kulpi?

In 2016, 77 people lived in Kulpi. The population stayed the same in 2021. In that year, 77 people still lived in the area.

Education in Kulpi

Playground, Kulpi State School, 2020
Playground at Kulpi State School

Kulpi State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. The school is located at 9 Beckman Street. In 2018, the school had 22 students. It had 3 teachers and 7 other staff members.

There are no high schools in Kulpi itself. The closest government high schools are in nearby towns. Quinalow State School teaches up to Year 10. It is to the north-west in Quinalow. Oakey State High School teaches up to Year 12. It is to the south in Oakey.

Town Facilities

The Toowoomba Regional Council provides library services in Kulpi. A mobile library van visits Kulpi State School. It comes on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

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