 Wairuna Homestead has a special association with descendants of James Atkinson, former employees and community members as a valued place of former employment, residence and connection.This has been demonstrated by the response from former residents, employees, the regional council and members of the wider Queensland community to the threatened demolition of homestead buildings in May 2013.The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.