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.
Weather
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.
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Population: 1,001 - 10,000
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 9.975 km2
Elevation: 11 to 50 metres
Town elevation: 11 m
Population number: 2,178
Local Government Area: Fraser Coast Regional Council
Attribution
This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Toogoom, Queensland