Obum Obum
QLD 4309 • Queensland
About Obum Obum
Obum Obum is a small rural locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim region, located approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Brisbane within the Scenic Rim Regional Council area. The 2021 Census recorded 129 residents across 49 dwellings in the locality, which covers around 11 square kilometres — a compact footprint for a rural community. The area's median household income of approximately $41,819 reflects the modest rural economy of the broader Boonah district.
Set in the rolling countryside of the Scenic Rim foothills, Obum Obum is surrounded by farmland and rural properties that give the community its quiet, pastoral character. Residents access everyday services in the nearby township of Boonah, approximately 10 kilometres to the south-west, which offers supermarkets, schools, and community facilities. The Scenic Rim's renowned national parks — including Main Range and Lamington — are within an hour's drive, making the area popular with those who love the outdoors and want to combine rural living with access to some of south-east Queensland's most spectacular natural landscapes.
Obum Obum falls under postcode 4309 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Boonah township Approx. 15 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Mt Lindesay Highway or Cunningham Highway; car essential
No walkable services in the locality; all errands require driving to Boonah
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Elizabeth Street
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George Street