North Toowoomba, Queensland facts for kids

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For the electoral districts with similar names, see Electoral district of North Toowoomba and Electoral district of Toowoomba North.
North Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Queensland
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The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory, 2014
Population: 3049
Postcode: 4350
Area: 2 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Location: 2 km (1 mi) N of Toowoomba
LGA: Toowoomba Region
State District: Toowoomba North
Federal Division: Groom
Suburbs around North Toowoomba:
Rockville Harlaxton Mount Lofty
Newtown North Toowoomba Mount Lofty
Newtown Toowoomba City East Toowoomba

North Toowoomba is an inner suburb of Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia, located directly north of the city centre. In the 2011 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,049 people.

History

Toowoomba North Boys State School and Toowoomba North Girls and Infants State School both opened in 1869. In 1937 the two schools were combined to form Toowoomba North State School.

In the 2006 census, North Toowoomba had a population of 3,062 people.

Heritage listings

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in North Toowoomba, including:

  • 57 Brook Street: The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory

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