- Source: Boolboonda
Boolboonda is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Boolboonda had a population of 55 people.
History
The name Boolboonda is reported an Aboriginal word created by local people to represent the sound of blasting to excavate the railway tunnel on the Mount Perry railway line which was built from 1882 to 1884.
Boolboonda Provisional School opened on 25 September 1882 but closed circa 1884. It reopened circa 1897, becoming Boolboonda State School on 1 January 1909. It closed on 9 February 1973. The school was located south of Tunnel Road (25.0829°S 151.6812°E / -25.0829; 151.6812 (Boolboonda State School (former))).
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Boolboonda had a population of 52 people.
In the 2021 census, Boolboonda had a population of 55 people.
Heritage listings
Boolboonda has the following heritage listings:
Boolboonda State School, Boolboonda Tunnel Road
Boolboonda Tunnel, Boolboonda Tunnel Road
Education
There are no schools in Boolboonda. The nearest government primary school is Mount Perry State School in neighbouring Mount Perry to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Gin Gin State High School in Gin Gin to the east.
Amenities
Boolboonda Memorial Hall is at 3064 Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road (25.06574°S 151.69358°E / -25.06574; 151.69358 (Boolboonda Memorial Hall)).
References
Further reading
Corbin, V. T., ed. (1972). 75th anniversary, 1972. Boolboona State School Parents and Citizens Assoc. — via State Library of Queensland
Gin Gin State School centenary book, 1882-1982 : including the history of Watawa, Dalysford, Takilberan Rock, New Moonta, Boolboonda, Cumonju, Tirroan, Moolboolaman, Redbank Gully, Ferry Hills, Gaeta, Gin Gin State School P. & C. Association, 1982