Toomulla, Queensland

Toomulla is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Toomulla had a population of 183 people.[1]

Toomulla
Townsville, Queensland
Toomulla
Coordinates19.08°S 146.4747°E / -19.08; 146.4747
Population183 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density67.8/km2 (176/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4816
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
State electorate(s)Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)Herbert
Localities around Toomulla:
Clemant Coral Sea Coral Sea
Clemant Toomulla Clemant
Clemant Clemant Clemant

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

In the 2006 census, the population of Toomulla was 141.[4]

Amenities

Toomulla is a popular fishing and birdwatching destination, and its facilities include a boat ramp and designated camping areas.[5]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Toomulla (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  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. Discover Thuringowa: Northern Beaches Archived 19 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 1 November 2010.
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