Mowbullan, Queensland

Mowbullan is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Mowbullan had a population of 11 people.[1]

Mowbullan
Queensland
Mowbullan
Coordinates26.8977°S 151.6111°E / -26.8977; 151.6111
Population11 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.69/km2 (4.38/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4405
Area6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Mowbullan:
Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains
Bunya Mountains Mowbullan Bunya Mountains
Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains

Geography

Mowbullan is completely within and surrounded by the locality of Bunya Mountains.[3] IThe town of Mount Mowbullan (26.8853°S 151.5972°E / -26.8853; 151.5972 (Mount Mowbullan (town))) is located on the boundary of Bunya Mountains and Mowbullan.[4]

History

The locality takes its name from the town of Mount Mowbullan and mountain of the same time. The name comes from the Waka language words mau meaning head and balan meaning bald, referring to the treeless nature of the mountain.[2]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mowbullan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Mowbullan – locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47732)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  4. "Mount Mowbullan – population centre in the South Burnett Region (entry 23105)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
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