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. 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. There is not a real reason to visit but the Catholic Church beckons.