Thulimbah, Queensland

Thulimbah is located on the Darling Downs. The town is on the New England Highway, from the state capital, Brisbane. == History ==

The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, meaning "place of water" in an Aboriginal language. There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney). == Demographics ==

In the , the locality of Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534 people. In the , the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 319 people. In the , the locality of Thulimbah had a population of 351 people. == Economy ==

Thulimbah is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries, grapes and oranges for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus. == Education ==

Thulimbah State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 146 Thulimbah School Road (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 31 students with 4 teachers (3 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). There are no secondary schools in Thulimbah. The nearest government secondary school is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe to the south. == Attractions ==

The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple". == References ==