Melawondi, Queensland


Melawondi is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located south of Gympie. In the, Melawondi had a population of 34 people.

Geography

Melawondi railway station is an abandoned railway station on the Mary Valley railway line.

History

The locality takes its name from a former railway station. Melawondi is believed to be the name of an Aboriginal clan.
In October 2013, Hyne Timber sold their Melawondi timber mill to Superior Wood Pty Ltd.

Demographics

In the, Melawondi had a population of 30 people.
In the, Melawondi had a population of 34 people.

Heritage listings

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

Economy

Melawondi Mill is a timber mill owned by Superior Wood Pty Ltd. The mill employs approximately 100 people.

Education

There are no schools in Melawondi. The nearest government primary school is Kandanga State School in neighbouring Kandanga to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Mary Valley State College in neighbouring Imbil to the south but it only offers secondary education to Year 10. For secondary education to Year 12 the nearest government school is Gympie State High School in Gympie to the north.