COOMINYA
Coominya is another small Brisbane
River community that is experiencing growth on the back of the
proximity to Ipswich and Brisbane.
Coominya
today is a very small place,
but does have a very attractive Catholic Church,
that in itself is worth the short diversion to visit.
Coominya is a
town is located in the Somerset Region LGA, 83 kilometres (52 mi) west
of the state capital, Brisbane and approximately 2 km from Wivenhoe
Dam.
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Coominya is
known for its fresh produce, scenery and wildlife including lorikeet
parrots, koalas, and kangaroos. The major employer is the nearby
abattoir.
  
Facilities in
Coominya include a post office, a general store, a cafe and a pub
Coominya
has its own primary school, but the nearest high school is in Lowood.
Attractions in
the Coominya area include the historic Bellevue homestead, moved from
Wivenhoe Dam to Coominya.
What is very
apparent within the community of Coominya is the level of social
wellbeing. Coominya appears to be a very happy place.
The Coominya
United
and Anglican
Churches are present.
The Coominya War
Memorial is sited opposite the Post Office._small.JPG)  
There is not a real
reason to visit but the Catholic Church beckons.
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