Nindooinbah, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nindooinbah Queensland
Cainbable Creek meets the Albert River
Nindooinbah Location in Queensland
Population	95 (2021 census)
• Density	1.734/km2 (4.49/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	54.8 km2 (21.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.2 km (8 mi) SSE of Beauesert 80.8 km (50 mi) SW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Nindooinbah: Beaudesert Tabragalba Biddaddaba Canungra Kerry Nindooinbah Canungra Kerry Cainbable Sarabah

Nindooinbah is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 95 people lived there.

Exploring Nindooinbah's Geography

Nindooinbah is located in the beautiful valley of the Albert River. A smaller stream, Cainbable Creek, also flows into the Albert River here. The Albert River forms parts of the eastern and western borders of the area.

Mountains and Farming

To the east, you'll find the Canungra Range. Mount Witheren is part of this range and rises over 560 meters (about 1,800 feet) high. It is also known by its Yugumbir name, Bingingerra. In local Aboriginal stories, this mountain is believed to be the body of a turtle named Bingingerra, who died there after a big fight with sea creatures. In the lower, central parts of Nindooinbah, farming is the main activity.

A Look at Nindooinbah's History

The name Nindooinbah comes from an Aboriginal name. It means "the place of the remains of a fire." This name was first used for a large farm, or "pastoral run," in the early 1840s.

Early Land Ownership

The Nindooimbah farm was first chosen by Alfred Compigne. Later, it was bought by the White family. The White family owned a very large amount of land. This land stretched from the town of Beaudesert all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Over time, this huge land holding was divided into many smaller properties.

The Nindooimbah Estate

In 1906, a part of the Nindooimbah Estate was sold off. This section was called the Kerry Paddocks. It was divided into 26 dairy farms. These farms were located along the Albert River and Kerry Creek.

Nindooinbah State School

Nindooinbah State School opened its doors on May 12, 1913. It helped educate children in the area for many years. The school closed on January 24, 1965. The old school building was located at 540 Nindooinbah Estate Road.

Population of Nindooinbah

In 2016, Nindooinbah had a population of 80 people. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 95 people.

Places of Interest

Nindooinbah Homestead, 2009

Nindooinbah has some important historical sites. One of these is the Nindooinbah Homestead. It is located on Nindooinbah Connection Road and is a heritage-listed site.

Education in the Area

There are no schools directly in Nindooinbah. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.

Primary Schools

The closest primary schools are:

• Beaudesert State School in Beaudesert (to the north-west)
• Canungra State School in Canungra (to the north-east)
• Darlington State School in Darlington (to the south)

Secondary Schools

For high school, students can attend:

• Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert (to the north-west)
• Tamborine Mountain State High School in Tamborine Mountain (to the north-east)