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Toolooa

QLD 4680 • Queensland

992
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
2.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
SuburbanIndustrial RegionMid-RangeCommuter Belt

About Toolooa

Toolooa is a residential suburb of Gladstone in Queensland's Gladstone Region, situated approximately 5.8 kilometres south-south-east of the Gladstone CBD. With a population of 992 at the 2021 census and covering around 3 square kilometres, it is a modest outer suburb of this major central Queensland port and industrial city. The suburb sits within the federal electorate of Flynn and the state electorate of Gladstone, with a median household income above the Queensland average, reflecting the well-paying industrial and port economy of the wider Gladstone region.

Toolooa borders the South Trees industrial area to the east and is close to Gladstone's southern suburbs including Glen Eden and South Gladstone. The suburb has a notable proportion of social housing — around 23% of dwellings — which is consistent with broader patterns in Queensland regional industrial cities. Residents benefit from easy access to Gladstone's full range of services including the Gladstone Hospital, Stockland Gladstone shopping centre, schools, and the Gladstone port precinct, while the natural surrounds of Boyne Island and the Southern Reef are within short driving distance.

Toolooa falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.45°, 151.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.97 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Gladstone Regional Council Bus Services — Gladstone CBD / Stockland Shopping Centre 15-20 min

Commute to Gladstone CBD

Distance
6 km
By Train
No passenger rail service available
By Car (Peak)
10-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Near Dawson Highway; Rockhampton is ~113km north-west; Brisbane is ~512km south via Bruce Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local bus services connect Toolooa to Gladstone CBD and nearby shopping

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
992
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toolooa known for? +

Toolooa is a residential outer suburb of Gladstone, a major port and industrial city in central Queensland. It is close to Gladstone's southern industrial precincts, including the South Trees area, and benefits from the broader region's proximity to Boyne Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

How far is Toolooa from Gladstone CBD? +

Toolooa is approximately 5.8 kilometres south-south-east of the Gladstone CBD, typically a 10–15 minute drive.

Does Toolooa have public transport? +

Toolooa is served by Gladstone Regional Council bus services connecting to the CBD and major shopping areas. There is no passenger rail service in Gladstone; a car or bus is the primary mode of transport.

What is the population of Toolooa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Toolooa has a population of 992 people across approximately 361 dwellings. Around 23% of dwellings are social housing, managed by the state or community housing providers.

Is Toolooa a good place to live? +

Toolooa offers affordable residential living close to Gladstone's employment base in port, industry, and resources sectors. It suits workers in the Gladstone industrial precinct and families looking for accessible housing in a regional Queensland city.

What is the postcode for Toolooa? +

The postcode for Toolooa is 4680, shared with Gladstone City and surrounding suburbs.