Thulimbah, Queensland
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the Template:CensusAU, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people.[1] It borders New South Wales.[4]
Geography
Thulimbah is located on the Darling Downs. The town is on the New England Highway, Script error: No such module "convert". from the state capital, Brisbane.[5]
History
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, meaning "place of water" in an Aboriginal language.[2]
Bentinck State School opened on 28 September 1914. On 30 August 1916 it was renamed Thulimbah State School. A preschool was added in 1976.[6][7]
There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney).[8]
Demographics
In the Template:CensusAU, the locality of Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534 people.[9]
In the Template:CensusAU, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people.[10]
In the Template:CensusAU, the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people.[1]
Economy
Thulimbah is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries, grapes and oranges for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus.
Education
Thulimbah State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 146 Thulimbah School Road (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[11][12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[13]
Attractions
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".[14]
References
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External links
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