North Toowoomba, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Toowoomba Toowoomba, Queensland
The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory, 2014
North Toowoomba Location in Queensland
Population	3,332 (2021 census)
• Density	1,670/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4350
Area	2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.1 km (1 mi) N of Toowoomba CBD 128 km (80 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Toowoomba North
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around North Toowoomba: Rockville Harlaxton Mount Lofty Newtown North Toowoomba Mount Lofty Newtown Toowoomba City East Toowoomba

North Toowoomba is a suburban locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,332 people.

Geography

North Toowoomba is located directly north of the Toowoomba city centre.

The New England Highway travels along Ruthven Street, entering the suburb from the north (Harlaxton) and exiting to the south (Toowoomba CBD).

The Main Line railway also enters the suburb from the north (Harlaxton) and exits to the south (Toowoomba CBD). The Western railway line enters the suburb from the south (Toowoomba CBD) and exits to the north-west forming the boundary between Rockville and Harlaxton. There are no railway stations in the suburb, although historically there were railway sidings for industrial use, e.g. the dairy factory.

History

Toowoomba North Boys State School and Toowoomba North Girls and Infants State School both opened in 1869. In 1937 the two schools were combined to form Toowoomba North State School. However, despite the name, the school is officially within Toowoomba City rather than in North Toowoomba.

St Thomas' Anglican Church was dedicated on 21 December 1920 by Archdeacon Osborn. The church building had been relocated from Ruthven Street near the railway line where it was no longer needed to 2 Allan Street (corner of Jellicoe Street ,27°32′48″S 151°57′28″E / 27.5466°S 151.9579°E / -27.5466; 151.9579 (St Thomas' Anglican Church (former))). The church's closure on 3 February 2008 was approved by Assistant Bishop Nolan. It has been converted into a private home.

Demographics

In the 2006 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,062 people.

In the 2011 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,049 people.

In the 2016 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 2,953 people.

In the 2021 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,332 people.

Heritage listings

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in North Toowoomba, including:

• 57 Brook Street: The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory

Education

There are no government schools in North Toowoomba. The nearest government primary schools are Harlaxton State School in neighbouring Harlaxton to the north, Toowoomba East State School in neighbouring East Toowoomba to the south-east, and Toowoomba North State School which, despite its name, is in neighbouring Toowoomba City to the south. The nearest government secondary school in Toowoomba State High School in neighbouring Mount Lofty to the east.

Amenities

Martin Klein Park (also known as North Toowoomba Park) is at 130-136 Jellicoe Road (27°32′47″S 151°57′10″E / 27.5463°S 151.9527°E / -27.5463; 151.9527 (Martin Klein Park)). It has a cricket oval, playground, and picnic facilities.