Toomulla is a coastal town and

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in the

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, Australia. In the , the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 193 people.

Geography

Toomulla is approximately north-east of

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, Australia. Located north of the Bruce Highway, Toomulla is considerably more isolated than that of its surrounding beachside suburbs of Balgal Beach to the north and Toolakea to the south.

History

The town was named in 1956. The name ''Toomulla'' is an Aboriginal word from the

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district meaning ''

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Demographics

In the , the population of Toomulla was 141. In the , the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 183 people. In the , the suburb of Toomulla had a population of 193 people.

Education

There are no schools in Toomulla. The nearest government primary school is Rollingstone State School in

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to the north-west. The nearest government secondary school is Northern Beaches State High School in Deeragun to the south-east.

Amenities

Toomulla is a popular fishing and birdwatching destination, and its facilities include designated camping areas.Discover Thuringowa: Northern Beaches
, accessed 1 November 2010. There is a boat ramp in Herald Street providing access to Saltwater Creek (). It is managed by the

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References

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