Columboola

Columboola is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.

Columboola is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Columboola had a population of 72 people.

The town takes its name from Columboola Creek, an Aboriginal word, meaning plenty of white cockatoos.

Columboola Provisional School opened on 20 July 1896 with 20 students. On 1 January 1909 it became Columboola State School. From 1942 through World War II the school was closed so it could be used in connection with the ammunition storage facility on Cameby Downs. The school building was relocated to Miles State School. On 23 October 1954 Columboola State School reopened with a new building. It closed permanently on 28 April 1978. The school was at 25 Boort Koi Road (26.6712°S 150.3406°E? / -26.6712; 150.3406? (Columboola State School (former))). Since 1991, the school site has been used by the Columboola Environmental Education Centre.In the 2016 census the locality of Columboola had a population of 72 people.