| Toongi New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Toongi Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 32°26′25″S148°35′46″E / 32.44028°S 148.59611°E Coordinates: 32°26′25″S148°35′46″E / 32.44028°S 148.59611°E |
| Population | 61 (2016) [1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2820 |
| LGA(s) | Dubbo Regional Council |
| County | Gordon |
| Parish | Loombah |
| State electorate(s) | Dubbo |
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes |
Toongi is a locality in Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia.
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