Obi Obi, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Obi Obi Queensland
Looking across the Obi-Obi Valley from Wayne's Lookout, 2020
Obi Obi Location in Queensland
Population	208 (2021 census)
• Density	6.064/km2 (15.71/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4574
Area	34.3 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.5 km (12 mi) W of Nambour 19.9 km (12 mi) W of Burnside 31.9 km (20 mi) N of Maleny 51.2 km (32 mi) NW of Caloundra 136 km (85 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Glass House Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Obi Obi: Coolabine Gheerulla Mapleton Kidaman Creek Obi Obi Flaxton Curramore Witta Montville

Obi Obi is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the beautiful Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 208 people lived here. It's a great spot to enjoy nature and peaceful surroundings.

Exploring Obi Obi's Landscape

Obi Obi is located in a hilly area called the Blackall Range. Much of this area is covered by special state forests, which are protected natural spaces. A creek named Obi Obi Creek flows right through the area, from one side to the other. It even forms part of the border on the eastern side.

A Look Back: Obi Obi's History

Obi Obi has a simple but interesting history.

Early Days of Education

A school called Obi Obi Provisional School first opened its doors on 11 November 1901. This was a basic school for children in the area. A few years later, on 1 January 1909, it became the Obi Obi State School. This meant it was officially run by the government. The school taught children for many years before it closed on 5 July 1959. It used to be located on Pencil Creek Road.

Community Gatherings at the Public Hall

The Obi Obi Public Hall was a very important place for the community. It opened in October 1913. The land for the hall was kindly given by a person named A H Goths. This hall would have been a place for meetings, celebrations, and other community events.

Who Lives in Obi Obi?

Obi Obi is a small community. In 2021, the population was 208 people. This number has stayed quite similar over the past few years. For example, in 2016, there were 211 people living here.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Obi Obi. However, students can easily travel to nearby towns for their education.

• For younger students, the closest primary schools are Mapleton State School in Mapleton (to the north-east) and Kenilworth State Community College in Kenilworth (to the north-west).
• For high school students, the nearest secondary schools are Burnside State High School in Burnside (to the east) and Maleny State High School in Maleny (to the south).

Places to Visit and Things to Do

Even though Obi Obi is small, it has a few important spots for the community and visitors.

Obi Obi Public Hall

The Obi Obi Public Hall, located at 856 Obi Obi Road, is still a central place for the community. It's often used for local events and gatherings.

Amazing Views at Wayne's Lookout

One of the best places to visit in Obi Obi is Wayne's Lookout. You can find it at 419 Obi Obi Road. From here, you get incredible, wide-open views across the beautiful Obi Obi Valley. It's a perfect spot to take photos and enjoy the scenery.