Maidenwell, Queensland

Maidenwell is a rural town and a locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Maidenwell
Queensland
Maidenwell
Coordinates26.8474°S 151.79°E / -26.8474; 151.79
Postcode(s)4615
Area82.6 km2 (31.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)South Burnett Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Localities around Maidenwell:
Wengenville Brooklands Tarong
Wengenville Maidenwell Neumgna
Pimpimbudgee Pimpimbudgee Pimpimbudgee

History

Pioneer settler John King dug the first well in the district, hence the name Maidenwell.[1]

Maidenwell Post Office opened in 1906 (a receiving office named Pinpinbugie had been open from 1900) and closed in 1978.[3]

The Maidenwell Community Library opened in 2000.[4]

At the 2011 Australian Census the town recorded a population of 458.[5]

Heritage listings

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

Tourism

Coomba Falls is located about 2 kilometres east of the town. There is a deep cold pool at the base of the falls surrounded by granite cliffs. It is a popular tourist spot for picnicking, swimming, birdwatching and photography.[7]

Facilities

The Maidenwell branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the CWA Hall in Pool Street.[8] The South Burnett Regional Council operates a library at the CWA Hall.[9]

References
  1. "Maidenwell - town in South Burnett Region (entry 20605)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "Maidenwell - locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46238)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 17. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  5. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Maidenwell (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  6. "King's Boarding House (former) (entry 602747)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  7. "Coomba Falls, Maidenwell - Southern QLD Country". Southern Qld Country. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  8. "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  9. "Maidenwell Library". Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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