Toomulla, Queensland

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Toomulla
Townsville,  Queensland
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Toomulla
Toomulla, Queensland
Coordinates 19°04′48″S146°28′29″E / 19.08°S 146.4747°E / -19.08; 146.4747 (Toomulla (town centre))
Population193 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density71.5/km2 (185/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4816
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook
Federal division(s) Herbert
Localities around Toomulla:
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Toomulla is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. [2] [3] In the 2021 census, the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 193 people. [1]

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Geography

Toomulla is approximately 47 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of the Bruce Highway, Toomulla is considerably more isolated than that of its surrounding beachside suburbs of Balgal Beach to the north and Toolakea to the south.

History

The town was named in 1956. The name Toomulla is an Aboriginal word from the Belyando River district meaning throwing stick . [2]

Demographics

In the 2006 census, the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 141 people. [4]

In the 2016 census, the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 183 people. [5]

In the 2021 census, the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 193 people. [1]

Education

There are no schools in Toomulla. The nearest government primary school is Rollingstone State School in Rollingstone to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Northern Beaches State High School in Deeragun to the south-east. [6]

Amenities

Toomulla is a popular fishing and birdwatching destination, and its facilities include designated camping areas. [7]

There is a boat ramp in Herald Street providing access to Saltwater Creek ( 19°05′01″S146°28′36″E / 19.0835°S 146.4766°E / -19.0835; 146.4766 (Toomulla, Herald Street boat ramp) ). It is managed by the Townsville City Council. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Toomulla (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Toomulla – town in City of Townsville (entry 34922)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "Toomulla – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 44645)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  4. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Toomulla (Thuringowa City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  5. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Toomulla (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  6. ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Discover Thuringowa: Northern Beaches Archived 19 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine , accessed 1 November 2010.
  8. ↑ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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