Melawondi, Queensland facts for kids
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 Melawondi
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 34 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3.58/km2 (9.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4570 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Melawondi is a small country area in the Gympie Region of Queensland, Australia. It is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the town of Gympie. In 2021, only 34 people lived in Melawondi.
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What is Melawondi Like?
Melawondi is a quiet rural area. It used to have a train station called Melawondi railway station, which was part of the Mary Valley railway line. This station is no longer used today.
A Look at Melawondi's Past
The name Melawondi comes from the old railway station. People believe it was the name of an Aboriginal group or family from the area.
In October 2013, a company called Hyne Timber sold its timber mill in Melawondi. The mill, which processes wood, was bought by another company called Superior Wood Pty Ltd.
Special Places in Melawondi
Melawondi has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of these is the Melawondi cream shed. This shed is one of three special cream sheds found along the Mary Valley Railway line. Farmers used these sheds to store milk and cream before it was taken away by train.
How Melawondi Makes a Living
The main business in Melawondi is the Melawondi Mill. This is a timber mill owned by Superior Wood Pty Ltd. A timber mill is a factory where trees are cut into wood for building or other uses. This mill is quite important for the area, as it provides jobs for about 100 people.
Learning in Melawondi
There are no schools directly in Melawondi. Young children usually go to Kandanga State School, which is in the nearby area of Kandanga. For older students, the closest high school is Mary Valley State College in Imbil. However, this school only teaches up to Year 10. If students want to finish high school up to Year 12, they usually go to Gympie State High School in Gympie.
