• Source: Wuruma Dam, Queensland

Wuruma Dam is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Wuruma Dam had a population of 34 people.




Geography


The Nogo River enters the locality from the north-west, passes through Lake Wuruma and over the spillway of the Wuruma Dam. It then runs east before turning south, where it forms part of the south-eastern boundary. Lake Wuruma is contained entirely within the locality.




History


Goomaran Creek Provisional School opened on 29 April 1931. In 1932, it became Goomaran State School. It closed on 9 May 1948.. Note the spelling of the school's name varies in the sources; it also appears as Gooramam State School. The school was on the southern side of Goomaram Road (approx 25.15223°S 151.04625°E / -25.15223; 151.04625 (Goomaran/Goomaram Creek State School)).




Demographics


In the 2016 census, Wuruma Dam had a population of 35 people.
In the 2021 census, Wuruma Dam had a population of 34 people.




References

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