Emu Vale, Queensland


Emu Vale is a town and a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.

History

The town takes its name from the Emu Vale railway station on the Killarney railway line, which is believed to be named after an early pastoral run.
Emu Vale Provisional School opened on 2 February 1876. It became Emu Vale State School on 20 January 1879. It closed in 2003. The school was located on the triangle of land bounded by Yangan Killarney Road, Swift Road and Emu Creek.
Land in Emu Vale was open for selection on 17 April 1877; were available.

Community groups

The Emu Vale branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the Emu Vale Memorial Hall at 559 Yangan Road.