Population 1,174 (2011 census) Parish England Local time Monday 8:36 AM | Postcode(s) 4311 County Cavendish Postal code 4311 | |
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Location 83 km (52 mi) W of Brisbane48 km (30 mi) NW of Ipswich73 km (45 mi) NE of Toowoomba15 km (9 mi) NW of Lowood Weather 27°C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 61% Humidity Federal divisions Division of Dickson, Division of Blair | ||
Coominya is a town and locality in the Somerset Region in South East Queensland, Australia. The town is located 83 kilometres (52 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane and approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Wivenhoe Dam. In the 2011 census, Coominya had a population of 1,174 people.
Contents
- Map of Coominya QLD 4311 Australia
- Geography
- History
- Heritage listings
- Economy
- Amenities
- Education
- Attractions
- Past population
- References
Map of Coominya QLD 4311, Australia
Geography
Coominya is bounded by Logan Creek to the north and Buaraba Creek to the south. Although located closely between Atkinsons Dam to the south-west and Lake Wivenhoe to the north-east, it does not bound either of these two reservoirs. The Brisbane Valley Highway approximately follows its north-east border. The Brisbane Valley railway line passes through Coominya from the north-west to the south-east with the Coominya railway station serving the town. However, the railway line was closed in 1993.
History
From 1886 to 1906, the area was known as Bellevue (the local pastoral property). The name Coominya is believed to be derived from the Yuggera language where kung means water and nya means to see referring to its lagoons.
Coominya Post Office opened by December 1907 (a receiving office had been open from 1887, known earlier as Bellevue).
Comminya State School opened on 17 September 1912.
The Coominya War Memorial is located on Railway Street and was dedicated on 25 April 1997.
Heritage listings
Coominya has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Economy
Coominya is known for its fresh produce.
The major employer is an abattoir. There is a steady increase in olive growing and Comvita have set up an olive leaf extract plant in the town.
Amenities
Facilities in Coominya include a post office, a general store, a cafe and a pub.
Education
Coominya has its own primary school, but the nearest high school is in Lowood.
Attractions
Attractions in the Coominya area include the historic Bellevue Homestead, moved from Wivenhoe Dam to Coominya. Coominya is known for its scenery and wildlife including lorikeet parrots, koalas, kangaroos.
As part of Q150 (Queensland's 150th anniversay) the local heritage society commissioned a series of murals depicting early life at the town.
Past population
At the 2006 census, Coominya had a population of 467.