Pindi Pindi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pindi Pindi Queensland
Pindi Pindi Brickworks
Pindi Pindi Location in Queensland
Population	86 (2021 census)
• Density	3.127/km2 (8.10/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4798
Area	27.5 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) N of Calen 61.3 km (38 mi) NW of Mackay 327 km (203 mi) SE of Townsville 1,011 km (628 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Whitsunday
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Localities around Pindi Pindi: Yalboroo Yalboroo Mentmore Yalboroo Pindi Pindi St Helens Beach Calen Calen Calen

Pindi Pindi is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Mackay Region. In 2021, the area of Pindi Pindi had a population of 86 people.

Exploring Pindi Pindi's Geography

Pindi Pindi is surrounded by two creeks. Blackrock Creek is to the south and east. It flows into the Coral Sea. Catherine Creek is to the north and west. It joins Blackrock Creek at the easternmost part of Pindi Pindi.

Most of the land here is flat. It is mainly used for growing sugar cane. There are also a few small hills.

The main road, the Bruce Highway, passes through Pindi Pindi. It runs from the south-east to the north-west. The North Coast railway line runs right next to the highway.

Farmers use special private tram lines to move sugar cane. These lines take the cane to the sugar mill.

The main part of Pindi Pindi is in the south-east. It is very close to the nearby town of Calen. Here you can find the school, the old brickworks, and some houses. These buildings are near the old Pindi Pindi railway station.

Another small group of houses is in the north-west. This area is called Wagoora. It is located near the old Wagoora railway station.

A Look at Pindi Pindi's History

The name Pindi Pindi comes from its railway station. The Queensland Railways Department named it in 1915. Pindi Pindi is an Aboriginal word. It means creek or flowing water.

Pindi Pindi Provisional School first opened on March 24, 1928. It later became Pindi Pindi State School.

The Pindi Pindi Post Office opened around 1935. It closed its doors in 1981.

Wagoora State School opened on August 22, 1949. This school closed in 1963. It was located at 5 Foxs Road.

Pindi Pindi's Population Over Time

In 2011, Pindi Pindi was too small to have its own population count. Instead, its population was counted with nearby areas. These included Yalboroo and Mentmore. Together, these areas had 376 people.

By 2016, the population of Pindi Pindi was 98 people.

In the most recent count in 2021, the population of Pindi Pindi was 86 people.

Important Heritage Sites

Pindi Pindi has one important historical site. It is listed as a heritage site.

• The Pindi Pindi Brickworks is off the Bruce Highway. This old brickworks is a special part of the area's history.

Education in Pindi Pindi

Pindi Pindi State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located at 5923 Bruce Highway. In 2015, 27 students attended the school. There were 3 teachers. In 2018, there were 18 students and 3 teachers.

There is no high school in Pindi Pindi. Students who want to go to secondary school travel to Calen. The nearest high school is Calen District State College. It is in the neighboring town of Calen.