Munbilla, Queensland

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Munbilla, Queensland

Munbilla is a small rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. It covers about 11.4 square kilometers and had a population of 93 people in 2021. The postcode is 4309.

Location and geography:
- 8.6 km south of Harrisville
- 19.4 km north of Boonah
- 34.7 km south-southwest of Ipswich
- 73.8 km southwest of Brisbane
- Warrill Creek forms the north‑west boundary
- Mooroo Ougee Lagoon is a permanent waterhole in the northern part of the area

Name and history:
- The name Munbilla comes from the former Munbilla railway station, based on Yuggera words mun (much) and billa (water), meaning a large lagoon.
- The Fassifern railway line opened in the 1880s, and Munbilla was served by a station until the line closed in 1964.
- The nearby Mount Edwards branch also served the area, opening in 1916 and closing in 1960.

Population:
- The area has long been small; 2021 population was 93.

Education:
- There are no schools in Munbilla. The closest government primary and secondary schools are in nearby towns, with Boonah’s Boonah State High School being the nearest secondary option.