Talegalla Weir is a

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, Australia. In the , Talegalla Weir had a population of 127 people.

Geography

The locality presumably takes its name from the Talegalla Weir across Tinana Creek (a tributary of the Mary River) on the eastern boundary of the locality (). It is part of the Mary Basin Water Plan which supplies urban water and also for agriculture. The Teddington Weir Water Supply Scheme (WSS) specifically manages Tinana Creek. Its primary water storage is Teddington Weir with a capacity of . Talegalla Weir is further upstream and provides additional but smaller storage of .

History

The weir was originally called Tallagalla Weir, but the spelling was changed to Talegalla Weir on 23 August 1985.

Demographics

In the , Talegalla Weir had a population of 123 people. In the , Talegalla Weir had a population of 127 people.

Education

There are no schools in Talegalla Weir. The nearest government primary school is Bauple State School in neighbouring Bauple to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Maryborough State High School in Maryborough to the north. There are also non-government schools in Maryborough.

References

{{Fraser Coast Region Fraser Coast Region Localities in Queensland