Obi Obi is a rural
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in the
Sunshine Coast Region
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Queensland
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In the , Obi Obi had a population of 208 people.
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Geography
The suburb covers a large part of the Blackall Range
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. Large parts of the suburb are within state forest reserves. Obi Obi Creek passes through the suburb from east to west and forms part of the eastern boundary in the south.
History
Obi Obi Provisional School opened on 11 November 1901. On 1 January 1909, it became Obi Obi State School. It closed on 5 July 1959.
Demographics
In the , Obi Obi with neighbouring Coolabine and Kidaman Creek had a population of 427 people.
Education
There are no schools in Obi Obi. The nearest government schools are Mapleton State School in neighbouring Mapleton to the north-east and Kenilworth State Community College in Kenilworth
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to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Burnside State High School in Burnside to the east and Maleny State High School in Maleny
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to the south.
Amenities
Obi Obi Public Hall is at 856 Obi Obi Road ().
Attractions
Wayne's Lookout at 419 Obi Obi Road (near junction with George Wyer Scenice Drive, ) provides extensive views across Obi Obi.
See also
* Blackall Range road network
References
Further reading
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Suburbs of the Sunshine Coast Region
Localities in Queensland