Maidenwell, Queensland
| Maidenwell Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Maidenwell | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°50′51″S 151°47′24″E / 26.8474°S 151.79°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 227 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4615 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 82.6 km2 (31.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | South Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Maidenwell is a rural town and a locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3]
History
Pioneer settler John King dug the first well in the district, hence the name Maidenwell.[2]
Maidenwell Post Office opened in 1906 (a receiving office named Pinpinbugie had been open from 1900) and closed in 1978.[4]
The Maidenwell Community Library opened in 2000.[5]
At the 2011 Australian Census the town recorded a population of 458.[6]
Heritage listings
Maidenwell has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Maidenwell-Cooyar Road: former King's Boarding House[7]
Tourism
Coomba Falls is located about 2 kilometres east of the town. There is a deep cold pool at the base of the falls surrounded by granite cliffs. It is a popular tourist spot for picnicking, swimming, birdwatching and photography.[8]
Facilities
The Maidenwell branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the CWA Hall in Pool Street.[9] The South Burnett Regional Council operates a library at the CWA Hall.[10]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Maidenwell (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Maidenwell – town in South Burnett Region (entry 20605)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Maidenwell – locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46238)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 17. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Maidenwell (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "King's Boarding House (former) (entry 602747)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Coomba Falls, Maidenwell - Southern QLD Country". Southern Qld Country. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ^ "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "Maidenwell Library". Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
