Population 5,404 (2011) Bundamba Ebbw Vale Federal division Division of Blair | Postcode(s) 4304 Postal code 4304 Lga City of Ipswich | |
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Location 35 km (22 mi) from Brisbane
6 km (4 mi) from Ipswich State electorate(s) Electoral district of Bundamba
Electoral district of Ipswich | ||
Bundamba is a large suburb of City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census the suburb recorded a population of 5,404.
Contents
- Map of Bundamba QLD 4304 Australia
- Geography
- History
- Transport
- Education
- Parks and sports facilities
- References
Map of Bundamba QLD 4304, Australia
Geography
Bundamba stretches from the Bremer River to the north, across Brisbane Rd, the main arterial link to the Ipswich Motorway, to the Cunningham Highway in the south. The suburb consists of residential and industrial areas, with a variety of shops lining Brisbane Rd.
History
The origin of the suburb name is from the Yugarabul Aboriginal language meaning place of the stone axe. It was initially written as Bundumba, then Bundanba, and then on 30 January 1932, the name was officially standardised as Bundamba.
Bundamba State School Opened on 5 February 1873. Bundamba State High School opened on 27 January 1970 and was renamed Bundamba State Secondary College on 1 January 2003.
The Redbank - Bundamba Loop Line comprised a series of railway sidings serving coal mines in the area. A spur line splits from the main track at Bundamba station, and heads to the Swanbank Power Station. Steam trains operated by Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway run monthly between Bundamba Racecourse station and Swanbank station.
Transport
Bundamba railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane, Ipswich and Rosewood via Ipswich. The standard off peak trains heading for the city depart every 14 and 44 past the hour.