Maidenwell, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maidenwell Queensland
Maidenwell Location in Queensland
Population	227 (2021 census)
• Density	3.093/km2 (8.01/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4615
Area	73.4 km2 (28.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	30.3 km (19 mi) SW of Nanango 43.7 km (27 mi) S of Kingaroy 108 km (67 mi) N of Toowoomba 205 km (127 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Maidenwell: Wengenville Brooklands Tarong Wengenville Maidenwell Neumgna Pimpimbudgee Pimpimbudgee Pimpimbudgee

Maidenwell is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the South Burnett Region. In 2021, about 227 people lived in the area around Maidenwell.

History of Maidenwell

The town got its name from an early settler, John King. He dug the first well in the area, and that's how "Maidenwell" came to be.

Early Services

Maidenwell had its own Post Office, which opened in 1906. Before that, there was a smaller mail service called Pinpinbugie since 1900. The Post Office closed in 1978.

Schools in the Area

Over the years, several schools opened and closed in the Maidenwell area.

• Peron State School started in 1914. It moved and changed its name to Maidenwell State School in 1934. It closed in 1938.
• This school moved again in 1939, reopening as Maidenwell State School. It closed in 1942 and reopened in 1943.
• In 1949, the school moved to Pimpimbudgee and was renamed Tanduringie State School.
• Tureen State School was open from 1915 to 1925.
• Tandaringie State School was open from 1915 to 1932.
• Another Maidenwell Provisional School opened in 1921. It became Maidenwell State School in 1923, then Pimpimbudgee State School, and closed in 1946.
• A different Maidenwell Provisional School opened in 1926. A new building was built in 1934, and it became Wengenville State School. It closed in 1961.

Modern Community

The Maidenwell Community Library opened in 2000, giving locals a place to read and learn.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Maidenwell has changed over time.

• In 2011, about 458 people lived in the Maidenwell area.
• By 2016, the population was around 199 people.
• In 2021, the population grew slightly to 227 people.

Places of Interest

Maidenwell has one special place that is protected for its history:

• The former King's Boarding House on Maidenwell-Cooyar Road is a heritage-listed site. This means it's an important historical building.

Education for Kids

There are no schools right in Maidenwell town.

• The closest primary school is Tanduringie State School, located in nearby Pimpimbudgee.
• For high school, students can go to Yarraman State School (up to Year 10) in Yarraman or Nanango State High School (up to Year 12) in Nanango.

Community Life

Maidenwell has a few places where the community gathers.

• The local branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (CWA) meets at the CWA Hall on Pool Street. The CWA helps women in rural areas.
• The South Burnett Regional Council also runs a library inside the CWA Hall, so people can borrow books.

Fun Things to See

Coomba Falls

Coomba Falls is a popular spot located about 2 kilometers east of Maidenwell.

• It has a deep, cool pool at the bottom of the falls.
• The falls are surrounded by tall granite cliffs, which look really cool.
• It's a great place for picnics, swimming, watching birds, and taking photos.