Ellinjaa is a rural

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Ellinjaa had a population of 66 people.

Geography

The land use is almost entirely grazing, on a mixture of native vegetation and modified pastures.

History

The name of the locality probably derives from nearby Ellinjaa Creek and Ellinjaa Falls. Brook's Road State School opened on circa 1927 and closed on 1954. It was on the east side of the Palmerston Highway at approx .

Demographics

In the , Ellinjaa had a population of 31 people. In the , Ellinjaa had a population of 66 people.

Education

There are no schools in Ellinjaa. The nearest primary school is Millaa Millaa State School in neighbouring Millaa Millaa to the west. The nearest secondary school is

Malanda State High School Malanda is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people. The economy is based upon agriculture (particularly dairy) and tourism. Geography Mal ...

in Malanda to the north.

References

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