Millmerran, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Millmerran Queensland
Rams Head Hotel, Millmerran
Millmerran Location in Queensland
Population	1,545 (2021 census)
• Density	10.950/km2 (28.36/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4357
Area	141.1 km2 (54.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	43.5 km (27 mi) SW of Pittsworth 82 km (51 mi) SW of Toowoomba 108 km (67 mi) NW of Warwick 214 km (133 mi) WSW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
County	Derby
Parish	Domville
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Millmerran: Turallin Lemontree Yandilla Captains Mountain Millmerran Punchs Creek Clontarf Domville Grays Gate

Millmerran is a town in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Toowoomba Region. For a short time, between 1889 and 1894, it was known as Domville. In 2021, about 1,545 people lived in Millmerran.

Where is Millmerran?

Millmerran is located on the Darling Downs. It's about 208 kilometres (129 miles) west of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. The Gore Highway is a main road that goes through the area. Other important roads include the Millmerran–Inglewood Road and the Millmerran–Cecil Plains Road.

A Look at Millmerran's Past

First Peoples of the Land

The land around Millmerran has a rich history. It is part of the traditional country of the Bigambul people. Their language, also called Bigambal, was spoken here. The Giabal people also lived in this area, especially towards Toowoomba.

The name Millmerran is thought to come from Aboriginal words. "Meel" means "eye" and "merran" means "to look out". This makes sense because there's a lookout nearby that Aboriginal people used.

Early European Settlement

European settlers arrived in the Millmerran area in 1841. The Gore brothers started a very large farm called Yandilla station. This farm was huge, covering about 1,780 square kilometres (687 square miles). It even had its own school, telegraph station, and shop!

Later, in 1876, more people started to settle closer together. Edward Walpole bought a piece of land from Yandilla station. In 1881, he opened a general store. This was the start of the town.

How Millmerran Got Its Name

The town's first post office opened in 1883. It was called Back Creek. Then, in 1889, its name changed to Domville. But this didn't last long! In 1894, the name was changed again to Millmerran, which it has been ever since.

Churches and Community Buildings

Over the years, several churches were built in Millmerran:

• St Francis de Sales Catholic Church: The first Catholic church opened in 1904. It was a small building made of cypress pine. Later, a much larger church was built in 1952, big enough for 300 people. The old church became a church hall.
• St Alban's Anglican Church: This church was opened in 1907.
• St Andrew's Presbyterian Church: This church was built in 1922. Many volunteers helped to build it, and the architect designed it for free!

The Railway Arrives

In 1911, the Millmerran railway line reached the town. This was a big deal because it made it easier to transport goods and people.

Schools in Millmerran

• St Joseph's School: This Catholic primary school opened its doors in 1959.
• Millmerran Library: The town's library opened in 1998 and was updated in 2017.

Education Opportunities

Millmerran has two schools for local students:

• Millmerran State School: This is a government school for students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 10. It teaches both primary and secondary students.
• St Joseph's School: This is a Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6.

For students who want to continue their secondary education past Year 10, the nearest school is in Pittsworth, about 43.5 kilometres (27 miles) away.

What to Do in Millmerran

Millmerran has many useful places and fun things to do:

• Shops: You can find two large grocery stores, two hardware stores, and a bakery.
• Health: There's a 24-bed public hospital and a medical centre.
• Sports and Fun: The town has a modern sports centre with lots of equipment and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There's also a large community centre with a ballroom.
• Library: The Millmerran Library is on Herbert Street and is open three days a week.
• Parks: You can visit several parks, including Lions Park, Mcgowan Park, and William Simmons Memorial Park.
• For Visitors: If you're visiting Millmerran, there are two caravan parks and a special camping area for self-contained travellers.

Exciting Events

Millmerran is famous for the Bi-Annual Australian Camp Oven Festival. This big event happens every two years and brings visitors from all over Australia! It's a great way to see how people used to cook outdoors.

Images for kids

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  Millmerran State School, 2009