Thulimbah, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thulimbah Queensland
The Big Apple
Thulimbah Location in Queensland
Population	319 (2016 census locality)
• Density	23.81/km2 (61.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4376
Elevation	924 m (3,031 ft)
Area	13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	206 km (128 mi) SW of Brisbane 49 km (30 mi) S of Warwick 13 km (8 mi) N of Stanthorpe
LGA(s)	Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s)	Southern Downs
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Thulimbah: Fleurbaix Cottonvale Cottonvale (NSW) Pozieres Thulimbah Maryland (NSW) Pozieres The Summit Maryland (NSW)

Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people. It borders New South Wales.

History

The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, apparently meaning "place of water" in an unrecorded Aboriginal language.

Thulimba State School opened 29 September 1914.

There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney).

Attractions

The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".

Economy

Pink lady apples, orchard in Thulimbah, 2015

Pressing apples, Suttons Juice Factory and Cidery, Thulimbah, 2015

Stanthorpe Cheese and Jersey Girls Cafe, Thulimba, 2015

Thulimbah is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries, grapes and oranges for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus.