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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]

Gurulmundi
Queensland
Gurulmundi
Coordinates26.385°S 150.1305°E / -26.385; 150.1305 (Gurulmundi (centre of locality))
Population7 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0275/km2 (0.071/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4415
Area254.5 km2 (98.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (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

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 (26.4163°S 150.0528°E / -26.4163; 150.0528 (Gurulmundi railway station)).[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]

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.[6]


Attractions


Gurulmundi is known for its wildflowers.[7]


References


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gurulmundi (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Gurulmundi – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47707)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  4. "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  6. "Branch locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  7. "Gurulmundi Wildflower Trail" (PDF). Western Downs Regional Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.


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