Toolijooa

About Toolijooa

Toolijooa is a small rural village in the Municipality of Kiama on the Illawarra Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 10 kilometres south of Kiama town centre. The locality covers around 8 square kilometres of coastal hinterland and has a population of approximately 103 people. Toolijooa lies along the South Coast railway line and once had its own railway station, making it part of the broader Illawarra corridor that connects Wollongong and the South Coast. The landscape features a mix of farmland, bushland, and residential acreage typical of the Kiama hinterland.

Residents of Toolijooa enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of the picturesque Kiama coastline and its famous blowhole, beaches, and cafés. The Kiama township offers full services including schools, shops, medical facilities, and the railway station, making day-to-day living convenient despite the locality's quiet character. The South Coast railway line passes through Toolijooa and proposals for track duplication in the area have been discussed to improve capacity. Sydney is reachable by train in approximately two hours, making this an appealing choice for those seeking a sea-change within commuting range of the city.

Toolijooa falls under postcode 2534 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

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