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Undullah
Queensland
Undullah Road 2023.jpg
Undullah Road, 2023
Undullah is located in Queensland
Undullah
Undullah
Location in Queensland
Population 24 (2021 census)
 • Density 0.257/km2 (0.67/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4285
Area 93.3 km2 (36.0 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)
  • Jordan
  • Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s) Wright
Suburbs around Undullah:
Peak Crossing Lyons Monarch Glen
Washpool Undullah Flinders Lakes
Woolooman Wyaralong Kagaru

Undullah is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It's special because it's split between two different local government areas: the City of Logan and the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, only 24 people lived there.

Exploring Undullah's Landscape

Undullah is mostly covered by the Flinders Peak Group of mountains. These mountains rise up towards the western side of the area.

Mountains in Undullah

Here are some of the mountains you can find in Undullah:

  • Mount Elliott is about 437 meters (1,434 feet) tall.
  • Mount Wilbraham is about 222 meters (728 feet) tall.
  • Rocky Knob is also about 222 meters (728 feet) tall.
  • Mount Flintoff reaches about 354 meters (1,161 feet) high.
  • Mount Joyce is the tallest at about 469 meters (1,539 feet).

Waterways and Nature

The main stream in Undullah is Woollaman Creek. This creek flows into Teviot Brook. Most of Undullah is undeveloped and covered by natural bushland.

Undullah's Past

The name Undullah likely comes from an Aboriginal word. It is thought to be from the Bundjalung or Yuggera languages. The word nandulla means "silver leafed iron bark," which is a type of eucalyptus tree.

Early Settlers

Henry Herbert Elliott was one of the first settlers in the area. He was a cattle farmer.

Changes in Local Government

Undullah used to be part of the Shire of Beaudesert. In March 2008, local government areas were changed. Undullah was then split between Logan City and the Scenic Rim Region.

Later, in May 2016, some parts of Undullah were used to create new areas. These new places included Flinders Lakes, Monarch Glen, and part of Flagstone.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Undullah has changed over time.

  • In 2016, the population was 45 people.
  • By 2021, the population had decreased to 24 people.

Learning in Undullah

There are no schools directly in Undullah. Students usually travel to nearby areas for their education.

Primary Schools Nearby

The closest primary schools are:

  • Ripley Valley State School in South Ripley (to the north).
  • Flagstone State School in Flagstone (to the east).
  • Peak Crossing State School in Peak Crossing (to the west).

Secondary Schools Nearby

For high school, students can go to:

  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College in South Ripley.
  • Flagstone State Community College in Flagstone.
  • Bremer State High School in Ipswich (to the north-west).
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