Population 1,032 (2011 census) LGA(s) Toowoomba Region County Aubigny Federal division Division of Groom | Postcode(s) 4354 Region Darling Downs Postal code 4354 | |
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Location 38 km (24 mi) NNW of Toowoomba Weather 28°C, Wind W at 21 km/h, 56% Humidity | ||
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Goombungee is a small town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Goombungee had a population of 1,032.
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Geography
It is 35 km north-west of Toowoomba in the Darling Downs.
Attractions
The town boasts a unique ironman at the southern entrance to the town which is reminiscent of the Rural Ironman and Ironwoman competition which was once held annually on Australia Day. There is also a historic museum, an art gallery, a primary school and a police station.
History
The first meeting of the former local government area of Shire of Rosalie was held on 17 February 1879. The town is now part of the Toowoomba Region local government area. Goombungee Post Office opened by 1895 (a receiving office had been open from 1878, first known as Gomoran).
In 2003, the town was connected to a mains water supply.
Heritage listings
Goombungee has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Facilities
The Goombungee Library is operated by the Toowoomba Regional Council. The library is located at 89 Mocatta Street and is open three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Awards
Goombungee has won four Queensland Tidy Towns awards, in 1975/76, 1976/77, 1980/81 and 1981/82.
Events
Each November, Goombungee hosts a Jacaranda Day festival in the main street, celebrating the history of the town and the blooming jacarandas and silky oaks. The annual Goombungee-Haden Show is held each autumn at the picturesque showgrounds in the town. The Goombungee Rodeo is also held there on the first Saturday in November.