Boondooma


Boondooma is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Boondooma had a population of 70 people.

Geography

The Boondooma Dam and its associated lake is on south-eastern boundary between Boondooma and Okeden. The Mundubbera-Durong Road runs through from north to south.

History

Durong Provisional School opened on 3 September 1923. On 7 November 1927 it became Durong State School. The school closed briefly in 1928 due to low student numbers.
Boondooma State School opened in 1939 and closed on 3 May 1968. It was on Brownless Road.
The closure of Boondooma State School enabled Durong State School to be renamed Boondooma State School in 1970. It closed in December 1999. The school was at 9359 Mundubbera Durong Road. It is now the Old Boondooma School Community Centre.

Demographics

In the, Boondooma had a population of 76 people.
In the, Boondooma had a population of 70 people.

Heritage listings

Boondooma has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

There are no schools in Boondooma. The nearest government primary schools are Durong South State School in neighbouring Durong to the south and Monogorilby State School in neighbouring Monogorilby to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Proston State School in Proston to the east. Thereare no nearby schools providinng education to Year 12; distance education and boarding schools are the alternaives.

Attractions

Boomdooma Homestead is operated as a museum for both the homestead itself and local history. It is open for self-guided or guided visits. It offers cabin and camping accommodation.