Tabooba is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Tabooba had a population of 72 people.[1]

Tabooba Queensland
Paddocks along Christmas Creek Road, 2014
Tabooba
Coordinates	28.1358°S 152.9669°E / -28.1358; 152.9669 (Tabooba (centre of locality))
Population	72 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	2.988/km2 (7.74/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	24.1 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	21.4 km (13 mi) S of Beaudesert, Queensland 85.2 km (53 mi) WSW of Surfers Paradise 89.7 km (56 mi) S of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Tabooba: Tamrookum Laravale Kerry Tamrookum Tabooba Kerry Innisplain Oaky Creek Christmas Creek

Geography

Tabooba is located at the confluence of Christmas Creek and Logan River. Logan River marks the western boundary. In the east the locality reaches elevations greater than 400 m above sea level, along Jinbroken Range.^{[citation needed]}

History

The Beaudesert Shire Tramway passed through Tabooba and opened in 1902.[3] The station was known as Tabooba Junction. Here the line split with one branch reaching Rathdowney and the other to Lamington.^{[citation needed]}

Tabooba State School opened on 24 July 1911 and closed on 24 August 1942.[4]

In the 2016 census, Tabooba had a population of 72 people.[1]

See also

• List of tramways in Queensland

References