Thangool
QLD 4716 • Queensland
About Thangool
Thangool is a rural town and locality in Queensland's Shire of Banana, situated approximately 13 kilometres south-east of Biloela and around 133 kilometres south-west of Gladstone in central Queensland. Established in 1925, Thangool covers a very large area of 698 square kilometres at an elevation of 192 metres, reflecting the broad agricultural character of the Banana Shire region. With a population of 685 residents, the town is a small but established community in a district dominated by cattle grazing and the energy and mining industries of the Callide Valley.
Thangool's local identity is closely tied to the Callide Valley's agricultural and energy production industries, with the broader region known for cattle grazing, cotton farming, and the Callide coal mines and power stations located near Biloela. The town maintains a quiet rural character with a hotel, local services, and community facilities, while residents rely on Biloela for the full range of shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The warm central Queensland climate, affordable lifestyle, and wide open spaces appeal to those connected to the region's agricultural or resources sectors, and the Hotel Thangool remains a community gathering point in the town.
Thangool falls under postcode 4716 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Biloela / Rockhampton 15 min to Biloela; ~2 hrs to Rockhampton
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Biloela is the main regional centre; Gladstone (~133 km) is the nearest city with airport and port access
Small rural town where a car is essential for nearly all daily needs; basic services are available locally but most shopping is done in Biloela
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Aerodrome Road