Quinalow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids QuinalowQueensland |
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Quinalow Hotel, 2017
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 Quinalow
Location in Queensland
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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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 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
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.
