Gurulmundi, Queensland

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Gurulmundi
Queensland
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Population 7 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density 0.0275/km2 (0.071/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4415
Area 254.5 km2 (98.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s) Western Downs Region
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Gurulmundi:
Guluguba Guluguba Pelham
Woleebee Gurulmundi Pelham
Glenaubyn Kowguran Hookswood

Gurulmundi is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Gurulmundi had a population of 7 people.[1]

Geography

The ridgeline of the Great Dividing Range forms the northern and western boundaries of the locality.[3]

The Leichhardt Highway enters the locality from the south (Kowguran) and exits to the north-west (Guluguba).[3]

Gurulmundi railway station is an abandoned railway station on the Wandoan railway line (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[4]

History

The locality's name is an Aboriginal word meaning low hills.[2]

Gurulmundi Provisional School opened on 27 February 1928. On 1 January 1944, it became Gurulmundi State School. It closed on 10 May 1965.[5] It was on the western side of Gurulmundi Road (approx Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[6][3]

In the 2016 census Gurulmundi had a population of 7 people.[1]

Amenities

The Gurulmundi branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Gurulmundi School of Arts Hall.[7]

Attractions

Gurulmundi is known for its wildflowers.[8]

References

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