Toomulla, Queensland

Toomulla
Townsville, Queensland
Toomulla
Coordinates 19°4′51″S 146°28′32″E / 19.08083°S 146.47556°ECoordinates: 19°4′51″S 146°28′32″E / 19.08083°S 146.47556°E
Population 141 (2006 Census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4816
State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Localities around Toomulla:
Balgal Beach Palm Island Rattlesnake Island
Rollingstone Toomulla Toolakea
Paluma Range National Park Clemant Forest Reserve Bluewater

Toomulla is a small township approximately 47 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 Census, the population of Toomulla was 141.[1]

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. Toomulla is a popular fishing and birdwatching destination, and its facilities include a boat ramp and designated camping areas.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Toomulla (Thuringowa City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  2. Discover Thuringowa: Northern Beaches, accessed 1 November 2010.