Purrawunda, Queensland


Purrawunda is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Purrawunda had a population of 6 people.

Geography

Purrawunda is on the Darling Downs. Soils in the area feature dark, medium clays which are fertile and well drained. The majority of the land in Purrawunda is used for agricultural purposes.

History

The name Purrawunda means big fight in the local Jagera language.

Economy

JBS Australia, a subsidiary of JBS S.A. owns Beef City at Purrawunda. The beef abattoir is co-located with a feedlot so that meat quality and animal welfare can be maintained.
Australia's largest birdseed manufacturer, has a mill at Purrawunda and processes and stores grain at the old Purrawunda Grainco silos.