Baralaba Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 24°10′55″S 149°48′48″E / 24.1819°S 149.8133°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 314 ( 2016 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.8405/km2 (2.177/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 373.6 km2 (144.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST ( UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Banana | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Baralaba is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Banana in central Queensland, Australia. [2] [3] In the 2016 census, Baralaba had a population of 314 people. [1]
The Dawson River forms the western boundary of the locality. The town is located in the north-west corner of the locality beside the river. The Neville Hewitt weir on the river at the town creates a wide river for irrigation and recreation. [4]
The town is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) west of the Leichhardt Highway.
The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "high mountain" referring to nearby Mount Ramsay. [2]
Baralaba Provisional School opened on 19 August 1918. It became a state school on 1 March 1922. In 1964, a secondary department was added. [5] [6] [7]
Baralaba Post Office opened by April 1924 (a receiving office had been open since about 1919). [8]
Lily State School opened in 1925 and closed circa 1927. [6]
In May 1941, an Honour Board commemorating those who served in World War II was unveiled at the Returned and Services League of Australia Memorial Hall in Stopford Street ( 24°10′54″S 149°48′40″E / 24.181750°S 149.811143°E). [9] Outside of the Memorial Hall is a white cross commemorating those who served in all wars and conflicts. [10]
Two coal mines once operated in the Baralaba region. Both closed, but mining operations recommenced at one mine in 2005.
The mobile library service commenced in 2004. [11]
In the 2006 census, Baralaba had a population of 290 people. [12]
In the 2011 census, Baralaba had a population of 479 people. [13]
In the 2016 census, Baralaba had a population of 314 people. [1]
Baralaba has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
The local economy revolves around beef production and more recently coal mining.
Baralaba P-10 State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep-10) school for boys and girls at 1 Power Street ( 24°10′52″S 149°48′35″E / 24.1810°S 149.8097°E). [15] [16] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 90 students with 12 teachers (9 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (9 full-time equivalent). [17]
The nearest secondary schools offering Years 11 and 12 are located in Moura and Biloela. [18]
Baralaba Golf Club has a 9-hole golf course and is located on Alberta Road. [19]
Banana Shire Council operate a fortnightly mobile library service to Baralaba. [20] [21]
Baralaba Uniting Church is at 43 Power Street ( 24°10′36″S 149°48′42″E / 24.1767°S 149.8118°E); the Anglican and Catholic churches are also in Power Street. [22] [23]
Every March, there is a campdrafting competition at Baralaba. [24]
The annual Baralaba agricultural show is held in May, while the Saratoga Fishing Competition is held each September. [24]