Population 377 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 4403 Elevation 385 m Postal code 4403 Lga Toowoomba Region | Established 1871 State electorate(s) Condamine
Nanango Founded 1871 Local time Tuesday 3:37 AM Federal division Division of Groom | |
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Jondaryan Acland
Devon Park
Oakey Weather 21°C, Wind E at 26 km/h, 84% Humidity | ||
Jondaryan is a rural town in Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census Jondaryan recorded a population of 377.
Contents
- Map of Jondaryan QLD 4403 Australia
- History
- Heritage listings
- The Roadhouse
- Agrifac
- The Pub
- Library Services
- Events
- References
Map of Jondaryan QLD 4403, Australia
History
The name Jondaryan derives from pastoral run name first used 1841 by Henry Dennis. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning a long way off. The town was surveyed in June 1871 by surveyor G.T. Weale.
Jondaryan Post Office opened on 1 March 1867.
Heritage listings
Jondaryan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
The Roadhouse
The Cobb & Co. Roadhouse is located on the edge of the highway and is a popular stop for travellers from Dalby to Toowoomba. It is owned by Caltex.
Agrifac
Beside the Cobb & Co. Roadhouse is Agrifac, a warehouse that sells Machinery and Their Parts.
The Pub
The Jondaryan Pub was founded in the 1800s and is a popular place for travelers to stop in and have a drink.
Library Services
Library services in Jondaryan are provided by the Toowoomba Regional Council's mobile library service. The van visits Jondaryan State School on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Events
Jackie Howe Festival is held at the Woolshed at Jondaryan every year during the first weekend in September. At the festival the shearing shed comes to life under steam power. The old Australian Heritage Festival with its working historic farm machinery is now included in the Jackie Howe Festival. A major wool fashion show is a part of the Jackie Howe Festival. The best of Australian traditional country foods are featured at the festival.