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Toogoom

Towns

Fraser Coast Regional Council QLD, PO Box 1943, Toogoom, QLD 4655
1300 794 929

Description

Toogoom is a coastal town and rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

Toogoom is a coastal town and rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. At the 2016 census, Toogoom had a population of 2,178.

History

In 1877, 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) of land was resumed from the Toogoom pastoral run to establish smaller farms. The land was offered for selection on 17 April 1877.Toogoom State School opened on 30 January 1918 but closed in late 1923 due to low student numbers. It reopened on 30 January 1934 but closed finally in 1939.At the 2016 census, Toogoom had a population of 2,178.

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Things to do

The area is known for its sandy beaches. The bay, Beelbi Creek, and Toogoom Lake are all popular for fishing and watersports. Beelbi Creek is good for crabbing.The area is popular with birdwatchers.

Details

Type: Towns

Population: 1001-10000

Time zone: UTC +10:00

Area: 9.975 km2

Elevation: 11-50 metres

Town elevation: 11 m

Population number: 2,178

Local Government Area: Fraser Coast Regional Council

Location

Fraser Coast Regional Council QLD, PO Box 1943, Toogoom, QLD 4655

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Attribution

This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Toogoom, Queensland

Toogoom - Localista

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