The town of Callide is the south-west of the locality on the boundary with Jambin near the railway station. It has had little development.[4]
The land use is a mix of crop growing and grazing on native vegetation.[4]
History
The town takes its name from the creek and pastoral run, originally used by pioneer pastoralist Charles Archer in 1853, who possibly intended to use the Greek word "kalos" meaning good, as a description of the country, which was corrupted to "Calleide" on a later survey.[2]
The Kilburnie Homestead was established in 1885.[6]
In the 2016 census, the locality of Callide had a population of 86 people.[11]
In the 2021 census, the locality of Callide had a population of 80 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Callide. The nearest government primary schools are Mount Murchison State School in neighbouring Mount Murchison to the south-east and Biloela State School in Biloela to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Biloela State High School in Biloela.[4]
Attractions
Kilburnie Homestead at 531 Argoon Kilburnie Road hold a number of open days each year.[12]