West Woombye, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West WoombyeSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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 West Woombye
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 1,083 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 93.4/km2 (242/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4559 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nicklin | ||||||||||||||
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West Woombye is a small, quiet area located in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a place where people live in homes spread out across the countryside. In 2021, about 1,083 people called West Woombye home.
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Exploring West Woombye's Landscape
West Woombye is nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, which means it's inland from the coast, surrounded by hills and greenery. As its name suggests, it sits just west of the town of Woombye.
What Grows Here?
The area is known for its farms, where you can find delicious fruits like lychees, macadamias, mangoes, and avocados growing. It's a great place to see how some of your favourite foods are grown!
Roads and Scenery
The main road that winds through West Woombye is Blackall Range Road. This road eventually turns into Dulong Road as you head towards the suburb of Dulong. Because the area includes parts of the Blackall Range, which leads up to the scenic town of Montville, West Woombye offers some truly amazing views.
Staying Safe from Floods
While the scenery is lovely, it's good to know that some creeks in the area, especially Petrie Creek, can flood when there's a lot of rain. This mostly affects smaller roads like Ruwoldt Road, Carruthers Road, and the Jackson Road area.
The Story Behind the Name
The name Woombye has an interesting origin! It comes from the Kabi word wambai. This word means black myrtle tree, which was a special type of tree used by Indigenous people to make handles for their axes.
Learning Near West Woombye
West Woombye doesn't have its own schools, but there are several great options nearby for students.
Primary Schools
For younger students, the closest primary schools include Woombye State School in Woombye (to the east), Burnside State School in Burnside (to the north), Mapleton State School in Mapleton (to the north-west), and Montville State School in Montville (to the south-west).
Secondary Schools
Older students can attend Burnside State High School in Burnside (to the north) or Nambour State College in Nambour (to the north-east).
Fun Places to Visit
Even though West Woombye is a quiet area, it has some lovely parks and reserves where you can enjoy nature and spend time outdoors.
- Floydia Bushland Reserve (26°39′34″S 152°56′19″E / 26.6595°S 152.9387°E)
- Ted Duffield Memorial Park (26°40′03″S 152°55′55″E / 26.6676°S 152.9320°E)
- Triunia Bushland Reserve (26°39′09″S 152°54′37″E / 26.6524°S 152.9102°E)
- Triunia Conservation Area (26°39′21″S 152°54′27″E / 26.6557°S 152.9074°E)
Getting Around West Woombye
Public transport isn't widely available in West Woombye, but school buses run for students, and taxis can be used.
If you're travelling by car, it's quite quick to get to nearby towns:
- It takes about 5 to 7 minutes to drive into the Woombye township.
- You can reach Nambour township in about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Mapleton is also just 5 to 7 minutes away.
