North Toowoomba, Queensland

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North Toowoomba
Toowoomba,  Queensland
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The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory, 2014
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North Toowoomba
Coordinates 27°32′47″S151°57′14″E / 27.5463°S 151.9538°E / -27.5463; 151.9538 (North Toowoomba (centre of locality))
Population3,332 (SAL 2021) [1]
Postcode(s) 4350
Area2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Toowoomba North
Federal division(s) Groom
Suburbs around North Toowoomba:
Rockville Harlaxton Mount Lofty
Newtown North Toowoomba Mount Lofty
Newtown Toowoomba City East Toowoomba

North Toowoomba is a suburban locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,332 people. [3]

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Geography

North Toowoomba is located directly north of the Toowoomba city centre.

The New England Highway travels along Ruthven Street, entering the suburb from the north (Harlaxton) and exiting to the south (Toowoomba CBD). [4]

The Main Line railway also enters the suburb from the north (Harlaxton) and exits to the south (Toowoomba CBD). The Western railway line enters the suburb from the south (Toowoomba CBD) and exits to the north-west forming the boundary between Rockville and Harlaxton. There are no railway stations in the suburb, although historically there were railway sidings for industrial use, e.g. the dairy factory. [4] [5]

History

Toowoomba North Boys State School and Toowoomba North Girls and Infants State School both opened in 1869. In 1937 the two schools were combined to form Toowoomba North State School. [6] However, despite the name, the school is officially within Toowoomba City rather than in North Toowoomba. [4]

St Thomas' Anglican Church was dedicated on 21 December 1920 by Archdeacon Osborn. The church building had been relocated from Ruthven Street near the railway line where it was no longer needed to 2 Allan Street (corner of Jellicoe Street , 27°32′48″S151°57′28″E / 27.5466°S 151.9579°E / -27.5466; 151.9579 (St Thomas' Anglican Church (former)) ). [7] The church's closure on 3 February 2008 was approved by Assistant Bishop Nolan. [8] It has been converted into a private home. [9]

Demographics

In the 2006 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,062 people. [10]

In the 2011 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,049 people. [11]

In the 2016 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 2,953 people. [12]

In the 2021 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,332 people. [3]

Heritage listings

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in North Toowoomba, including:

Education

There are no government schools in North Toowoomba. The nearest government primary schools are Harlaxton State School in neighbouring Harlaxton to the north, Toowoomba East State School in neighbouring East Toowoomba to the south-east, and Toowoomba North State School which, despite its name, is in neighbouring Toowoomba City to the south. The nearest government secondary school in Toowoomba State High School in neighbouring Mount Lofty to the east. [4]

Amenities

Martin Klein Park (also known as North Toowoomba Park) is at 130-136 Jellicoe Road ( 27°32′47″S151°57′10″E / 27.5463°S 151.9527°E / -27.5463; 151.9527 (Martin Klein Park) ). It has a cricket oval, playground, and picnic facilities. [14] [15]

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References

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  5. "Town of Toowoomba sheet 8" (Map). Queensland Government. 1937. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
  7. "ST' JAMES'S PARISH". Toowoomba Chronicle . Vol. LIX, no. 303. Queensland, Australia. 20 December 1920. p. 6. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  8. "Closed Churches". Anglican Church of Southern Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  9. "Grace - A Sign From Above - A Home as Unique as You: 2B Allan Street, North Toowoomba". RealEstate.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  10. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "North Toowoomba (SSC)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
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  13. "The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory (former) (entry 602596)". Queensland Heritage Register . Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  14. "North Toowoomba - Martin Klein Park". Toowoomba Regional Council . Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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