The locality takes its name from the mountain, which was named on 11 May 1846 by the Surveyor-General of New South Wales, Thomas Mitchell, based on the name given to him by Aboriginal informants.[2][9] Mount Bindyego was also named by Mitchell on the same day based on the name provided by Aboriginal informants.[10]
The name Ona Ona was assigned on 29 April 1915 by the Queensland Railways Department, an Aboriginal phrase, meaning boxtree flat.[8]
At about 5.30 a.m. on Friday 6 November 1987, Cunnamulla-bound Westlander train 3V02 was derailed at the nearby Bindango railway siding between Hodgson and Muckadilla, approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Roma. An infant was burnt to death in the resulting fire. Investigations revealed that the points had been deliberately changed from the main railway line to divert the train into the siding. The police offered a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the person responsible.[14]
Demographics
In the 2016 census Mount Bindango had a population of 33 people.[15]
In the 2021 census, Mount Bindango had a population of 26 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Mount Bindango. Roma State College in Roma to the east is the nearest primary and secondary school.[3]
^"SKETCHER". The Queenslander. No. 2454. Queensland, Australia. 28 March 1914. p. 8. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.