| Type: | suburb |
| Booubyjan | |
| State: | qld |
| Coordinates: | -25.8983°N 151.9205°W |
| Pop: | 98 |
| Postcode: | 4601 |
| Area: | 501.5 |
| Timezone: | AEST |
| Utc: | +10:00 |
| Lga: | Gympie Region |
| Stategov: | Nanango |
Booubyjan is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] In the, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people.
Booubyjan is approximately 250km (160miles) NW of Brisbane.[2]
It was founded in the early 19th century by the Lawless brothers, Clement and Paul.[3]
The town's name is believed to be an Aboriginal word, probably from the Waka language group, indicating turn back, which was originally used as the name for a pastoral run.
Land in Booubyjan was open for selection on 17 April 1877; 63mi2 were available.[4]
Booubyjan State School opened on 15 October 1934. It closed on 11 December 1987.
In the, Booubyjan had a population of 109 people.
In the, Booubyjan had a population of 98 people.
Booubyjan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: