Wondai facts for kids
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 Wondai
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| Population | 1,975 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 49.38/km2 (127.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4606 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 40.0 km2 (15.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | South Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Wondai (/wɒndaɪ/) is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Wondai had a population of 1,975 people.
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Geography
Wondai is located to the south of the Bunya Highway, 241 kilometres (150 mi) north west of the state capital, Brisbane.
History
The name Wondai is believed to be an aboriginal word from the Waka language derived from either watya meaning dingo (a native dog) or wandar meaning nape of the neck.
Wondai was first settled in the 1850s and closer settlement took place in the early 1900s.
Important industries include beef, dairy, grains and duboisia, used in the production of the antispasmodic drug butylscopolamine. Growing in importance is the wine industry.
Attractions in Wondai include Boondooma Dam, an artificial lake formed by the damming of the Boyne River.
Wondai was also home to the legendary pacer Wondai's Mate.
At the 2006 census, Wondai had a population of 1,402.
Demographics
In the 2006 census, the town of Wondai had a population of 1,402 people.
In the 2011 census, the locality of Wondai had a population of 2,127 people.
In the 2016 census, the locality of Wondai had a population of 1,973 people.
In the 2021 census, the locality of Wondai had a population of 1,975 people.
Heritage listings
Wondai has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Mundubbera–Durong Road, Boondooma: Boondooma Homestead
Economy
Important industries include beef, dairy, grains and duboisia, used in the production of the antispasmodic drug butylscopolamine. Growing in importance is the wine industry.
Education
Wondai State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep–9) school for boys and girls at 32 Kent Street (26°19′15″S 151°52′56″E / 26.3207°S 151.8821°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 162 students with 20 teachers (18 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
For secondary education to Year 12, the nearest schools are Murgon State High School in Murgon to the north-west or Kingaroy State High School in Kingaroy to the south.
Amenities
The South Burnett Regional Council operates a library in Wondai. The Wondai library building opened in 1962 and is located at 78 Mackenzie Street.
The Wondai branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 86 McKenzie Street.
St Mary's Anglican Church is at 32 Baynes Street (26°19′11″S 151°52′35″E / 26.3198°S 151.8765°E).
St John the Baptist Catholic Church is at 52-54 Bramston Street (26°19′15″S 151°52′41″E / 26.32076°S 151.87814°E).
Wondai Uniting Church (formerly Wondai Methodist Church) is at 56 Pring Street.
Wondai Baptist Church is at 48 Cadell Street.
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church is at 38 Pring Street.
St John-Trinity Lutheran Church is at 37 Edward Street (26°18′55″S 151°52′27″E / 26.31532°S 151.8743°E).
Attractions
Wondai Heritage Museum is at 80 Mackenzie Street (26°19′09″S 151°52′23″E / 26.3191°S 151.8731°E).
Notable residents
Notable people from Wondai include
- Australian Test cricketers Carl Rackemann and Nathan Hauritz.
- Country music artist/comedian Chad Morgan
- Comedian, writer and Australian Greens candidate for Richmond, Mandy Nolan
Wondai was also home to the legendary pacer Wondai's Mate.
