Purrawunda, Queensland

Purrawunda is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Purrawunda had a population of 6 people.[1]

Purrawunda
Queensland
Grain silos at the Beef City feedlot, 2014
Purrawunda
Coordinates27.5158°S 151.6141°E / -27.5158; 151.6141
Population6 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.07/km2 (2.77/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4356
Area5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)Condamine
Federal Division(s)Groom
Suburbs around Purrawunda:
Yargullen Yargullen Aubigny
Mount Irving Purrawunda Aubigny
Mount Tyson Motley Motley

Geography

Purrawunda is on the Darling Downs. Soils in the area feature dark, medium clays which are fertile and well drained.[3] The majority of the land in Purrawunda is used for agricultural purposes.

History

The name Purrawunda means big fight in the local Jagera language.[4]

Economy

JBS Australia, a subsidiary of JBS S.A. owns Beef City at Purrawunda. The beef abattoir is co-located with a feedlot so that meat quality and animal welfare can be maintained.[5]

Australia's largest birdseed manufacturer, Avigrain has a mill at Purrawunda and processes and stores grain at the old Purrawunda Grainco silos.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Purrawunda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Purrawunda – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 48045)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Vegetable production in South East Queensland". Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 15 April 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  4. "Branch Of The Week - CECIL PLAINS". Railpage. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  5. "Our Facilities". JBS Australia. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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