Tamaree, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tamaree Gympie, Queensland
Tamaree Location in Queensland
Population	1,000 (2021 census)
• Density	120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4570
Area	8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.1 km (4 mi) N of Gympie 175 km (109 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Tamaree: Corella Corella North Deep Creek Chatsworth Tamaree North Deep Creek Araluen Banks Pocket Veteran

Tamaree is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live in homes spread out in the countryside. It's part of the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 1,000 people lived there.

Where is Tamaree?

Tamaree is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of Gympie's main town center. Old Maryborough Road forms the western edge of Tamaree.

The North Coast railway line runs through Tamaree. It comes in from the south-west, near Banks Pocket. Then it leaves to the north, heading towards Corella. Tamaree has its own railway station. Most of the land in Tamaree is used for homes with large blocks of land, giving it a rural feel.

Tamaree's Past

Railway workers looking at the damaged train tender after a crash at Tamaree, October 1947.jpg

Railway engine and carriages on their sides on the track after being involved in a collision at Tamaree, October 1947

Tamaree used to have its own school. Tamaree Provisional School first opened on 12 July 1904. It later became Tamaree State School on 1 January 1909. However, the school closed its doors on 31 March 1965.

A notable event in Tamaree's history happened on 18 October 1947. At the Tamaree railway station, two trains crashed into each other. A train heading north towards Townsville collided with a train from Rockhampton that was stopped. Many people were on both trains. Sadly, two crew members and six passengers lost their lives in this accident.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Tamaree has grown over the years:

• In 2011, there were 664 people.
• In 2016, the population grew to 880 people.
• By 2021, Tamaree had a population of 1,000 people.

Learning in Tamaree

There are no schools located directly within Tamaree today. Students living in Tamaree usually go to schools in nearby areas.

• For primary school, students might attend Chatsworth State School in Chatsworth (to the west).
• Other options include Two Mile State School in Two Mile (to the south-east) or Gympie West State School in Gympie (to the south).
• For high school, the closest government school is James Nash State High School in Gympie.