Goondiwindi has a range of parks and recreational facilities, from small local parks to larger public parks. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The Bigambul Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Medicine Plant Tour takes 3.5 hours and is held between September and May on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Is Goondiwindi on your shortlists of places youd eventually like to call home? It is 216 m above sea level. [21], These schools are well-established, have solid community ties, and contribute to the community and surrounding areas. It sees itself as a monument to Gunsynd with a good collection of equine memorabilia. With so many diverse and beautiful places to choose from throughout Australia, it can, Your email address will not be published. Report an error. More information is provided in Comparing 2021 Census and Labour Force Survey. 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The Goondiwindi Botanic Garden of the Western Woodlands on the western side of the town features 25 hectares of species native to the Upper Darling Basin. [10], The Border Rivers Christian College was established in 2015, as a primary and secondary school (P-12) although only P-8 schooling was available in its first year, with Years 9 to 12 classes commencing each successive year. Goondiwindi River Walk "This water's going to spread out and it's got to actually add to what is already a flooded environment for so many people in those rural properties between here and Mungindi," said Councillor Springborg. "I think everyone recognises just how fortunate we are that this is happening now rather than it is happening 18 months ago when we weren't [vaccinated]," he said. Goondiwindi has a population of approximately 4,500 people, making it one of the smaller towns in Queensland. Around 200 species have been identified in the Goondiwindi district which, as the brochure which is available at the Visitor Centre (it can be downloaded at https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/documents/42283202/e46a4737-f75d-4fb7-aa82-eb959a669f01 - and comes with a bird list to check off and maps of the major walks), points out "is where the tropical north meets the temperate south and the wetter conditions of the east blend with the arid west. The Victoria Hotel is located on a site which was apparently a popular place for the local Kamilaroi Aborigines to launch attacks against the invading Europeans, the Victoria Hotel (1898) is a beautifully preserved, and highly original, Queensland country pub with wide verandas and an unusual tower which makes it look more like a wedding cake than a pub. Goondiwindi has a population of approximately 4,500 people, making it one of the smaller towns in Queensland. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When heavy rain was reported up river, residents and visitors to the area would gather under this tree to read the river height and get the update on the estimated heights and times the flood peak would arrive in Goondiwindi. Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices. The purpose built 3 kilometres (1.9mi) water channel allows water sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and boating. He has made many other improvements in the past decade, smoothly blending the old with the new. The medians are then calculated using information from the Survey of Income and Housing. 30 to 60ml has already fallen across the catchment with predictions for similar rain fall rates for the rest of today (Tuesday). * Goondiwindi West Provisional School opened in 1900. Other 2021 Census products available for this area: To view more QuickStats or Community Profiles for a different area, see, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people QuickStats, Type of educational institution attending (TYPP), Level of highest educational attainment (HEAP), Australian Standard Classification of Religious Groups, 2016, Comparing 2021 Census and Labour Force Survey, Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age (UNCAREP), Voluntary work for an organisation or group (VOLWP), Unpaid domestic work: number of hours (DOMP), Type of long-term health condition (LTHP), Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP), Labour force status of parents/partners in families (LFSF), Number of bedrooms in a private dwelling (BEDD), Number of persons usually resident in dwelling (NPRD), Number of registered motor vehicles (VEHD), 2021 Goondiwindi, Census All persons QuickStats. The broad group level is the highest and most general level of the Australian Standard Classification of Religious Groups, 2016. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. Note: Respondents had the option to report up to three methods of travel to work on the day of the Census. (a) Median rent calculations exclude dwellings being occupied rent-free, this is not comparable to 2016 QuickStats data. The gardens specialise in local native plants and the 5 ha lake is home to birds including the wood duck, pelican and spoonbill. It is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and described as "a complex of single storeyed rendered masonry buildings with corrugated iron roofs linked by an Art Deco parapeted street facade. Population estimates produced by the U.S. Census Bureau for the United States, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, cities, towns, as % Additionally, if you have knowledge about Goondiwindi, we encourage you to share it and help others by answering any questions they may have about the area. (c) Comprises dwellings occupied rent free, occupied under a life tenure scheme and other tenure type. The State Emergency Service had received 57 requests for assessments in the last 24 hours, she said. Note: Motor vehicles excludes motorbikes, motor scooters and heavy motor vehicles. The Goondiwindi Region is a local government area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia along the state's border with New South Wales. What is it like to live in Goondiwindi, Queensland? Also in the grounds is Marthas Cottage, built in 1875. The local council has an excellent and detailed website - check out https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/visitors. When a COVID-positive person walked in to his doctors' surgery in Goondiwindi, it was something he had spent more than a yearpreparing for. Population 2016: 5524 (growth 2011-16, 0.2%) Median age: 36 . Frequent use is made of the shelter sheds and barbeques. "We're happy that it's been around a week now since the last positive case, and the close contacts continue to test negative," he said. Located in the Darling Downs along the Queensland-New South Wales border, the Goondiwindi Regional Council area covers almost 20,000 square kilometres. With a population of 10,785 and gross regional product (GRP) of ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goondiwindi&oldid=1132279809, Australian Statistical Geography Standard 2016 ID same as Wikidata, Articles with dead external links from March 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. endobj Goondiwindi has a range of infrastructure, including a hospital, schools, a library, a post office, and a range of shops and restaurants. He named the Macintyre River after Captain Peter Macintyre who had provided horses and drays for the expedition. An eye-catching building indeed: a picturesque mix of Victoriana and Jazz Age, with a dash of Early Colonial. The 210ha recreational water park opened in early 2004. Goondiwindi is a small town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. * The town's Art Deco Civic Centre was opened in 1937. The majority of the migrants come from the United Kingdom, followed by New Zealand, India, and China. Often the only area completely free of water was the sandhill in front of the Catholic Church. Gunsynd Statue In total they are 6.6 km of walkways around a parkland which mixes a water ski park with natural waterways. The gates were unveiled in April 1949. 1 0 obj Note 2: The ABS Labour Force Survey provides the official estimates of Australia's labour force. (a) This is not comparable with historical QuickStats, as applicable households included in this calculation have changed. It includes people who report de facto, partner, common law husband/wife/spouse, lover, girlfriend or boyfriend. Browse all update papers below or click Download PDF. If you are familiar with Goondiwindi, we also welcome your thoughts and experiences. When was the Town Common established for oval people to run their cattle and horses on,and is it still going today ? They checked the trees for the waterline and built the levy high enoughto ensure it held back floods up to 11 metres. Goondiwindi's weekly newspaper is the Goondiwindi Argus. Note 1: Calculated percentages represent a proportion of people aged 15 and over in the area. * Settlers arrived in the 1830s and one of the properties was named 'Gundawinda'. The name "Gunsynd" came from Goondiwindi Syndicate (Gun=Goondiwindi, Synd=Syndicate). Goondiwindi (Australia) population data is collected from official The town is the administrative centre for the Goondiwindi Region. The town of Boggabilla is 11 kilometres (6.8mi) to the south-east on the New South Wales side of the border. "I'm pleasantly surprised, still not resting on our laurels touching wood right now," he said. * The town of Goondiwindi grew up in the 1840s as a riverside camp for the teamsters bringing supplies from northern New South Wales to the outlying properties in western Queensland. * In 1888 the Goondiwindi municipality was established. (b) For 2021, median weekly rent calculations exclude dwellings being occupied rent-free. They faced strong Aboriginal resistance for the first few years of their occupancy until Frederick Walker and the Native Police under his command arrived to crush most of the opposition in mid 1849. [30], Goondiwindi State School is a co-educational government primary school (P-6). The crowd loved it.". More information on Country of birth of father (BPMP)Table based on place of usual residence. * The town acquired a state high school in 1964. * An Olympic swimming pool was opened in 1963. Australia cities by inhabitants Goondiwindi5,629 Worongary5,613 Byron Bay, New South Wales5,609 Goondiwindi has a rugby union team which compete in the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition, against such teams as the University of Southern Queensland Rugby Union Club, Toowoomba Rangers Rugby Union Club, Toowoomba City Rugby Club, Roma Echidnas, the Condamine Cods, the Dalby Wheatmen, the Goondiwindi Emus, the Warwick Water Rats and the University of Queensland Rugby Union Club (Gatton Campus). The design combines images of water birds and depictions of water and rain constant elements in the history of Goondiwindi. DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website. (c) Includes Tertiary - not further defined. 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