Thulimbah, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ThulimbahQueensland |
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The Big Apple
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Population | 319 (2016 census locality) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 23.81/km2 (61.7/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4376 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Thulimbah is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people. It borders New South Wales.
History
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, apparently meaning "place of water" in an unrecorded Aboriginal language.
Thulimba State School opened 29 September 1914.
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).
Attractions
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".
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.