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Quinalow
Queensland
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Quinalow Hotel, 2017
Quinalow is located in Queensland
Quinalow
Quinalow
Location in Queensland
Population 205 (2021 census)
 • Density 2.389/km2 (6.19/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4403
Area 85.8 km2 (33.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Condamine
Federal Division(s) Groom
Localities around Quinalow:
Moola Malling Maclagan
Irvingdale Quinalow Peranga
Brymaroo Brymaroo Kulpi

Quinalow is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Toowoomba Region. In 2021, about 205 people lived in Quinalow.

Where is Quinalow?

Quinalow is located in a beautiful area called the Darling Downs. It sits right next to Myall Creek.

How to Get Around Quinalow

Two main roads, the Dalby–Cooyar Road and the Pechey-Maclagan Road, help people get around Quinalow and connect it to other towns.

The Story of Quinalow

How Quinalow Got Its Name

The Daly brothers started the first butter and cheese factory in the Darling Downs in 1889, right here in Quinalow. They named the area after Bishop James Quinn. He was a Catholic Bishop who helped many Irish people move to Australia. These families were looking for a new home after the Great Famine in Ireland. The "alow" part of the name comes from an Irish word meaning "brook" or "stream."

Quinalow School's Journey

The Quinalow Provisional School first opened its doors on May 6, 1901. The original school building was finished earlier that year. On January 1, 1909, it became the Quinalow State School. By 1965, the school started offering classes for older students too. A preschool was added in 1985.

In August 1979, the very first school building from 1901 was moved to Daly Street. It was used as a preschool for a while. Later, in March 1984, this old school building became the Quinalow Library. It was updated in 2014 to make it even better.

Facing the Floods

Quinalow was affected by big floods in 2010 and 2011. The rising water cut off the town, even surrounding the local pub. Luckily, Myall Creek did not rise as high as it did during the 1981 flood.

Learning in Quinalow

Quinalow State School
Quinalow State School, 2017

Quinalow State School is a government school for students from Prep (the year before Year 1) up to Year 10. It teaches both primary and secondary students. In 2018, the school had 78 students and 14 teachers.

For students who want to continue their education up to Year 12, they usually go to high schools in nearby towns. These include Dalby State High School in Dalby or Oakey State High School in Oakey.

Places to Visit in Quinalow

Quinalow Library 001
Quinalow Library, 2017

The Toowoomba Regional Council runs a public library on Daly Street. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.

The Quinalow Public Hall is also a central spot. You can find it on the corner of Daly Street and Pechey Maclagan Road. It's often used for community events and gatherings.

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