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Toolakea
Townsville, Queensland
Toolakea is located in Queensland
Toolakea
Toolakea
Location in Queensland
Population 218 (2021 census)
 • Density 311/km2 (810/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4818
Area 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 21.8 km (14 mi) NW of Deeragun
  • 37.1 km (23 mi) NW of Townsville CBD
  • 1,372 km (853 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s) City of Townsville
State electorate(s) Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s) Herbert
Localities around Toolakea:
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Bluewater Toolakea Bluewater
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Toolakea is a small coastal town. It is also a suburb located in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 218 people lived in Toolakea.

Exploring Toolakea's Location

Toolakea is found north of Bluewater. It is about 33 kilometers (21 miles) north-east of Townsville, Queensland.

The main part of the Toolakea community stretches for about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). This area runs along a road called the Esplanade. Toolakea Beach itself is much longer. It stretches for about 8 kilometers (5 miles). The beach goes from the mouth of Bluewater Creek to the mouth of Sleeper Log Creek.

The History Behind the Name

The name Toolakea comes from an Aboriginal word. It might be from the Warakami language. The word possibly means sunny place.

Who Lives in Toolakea?

The number of people living in Toolakea has changed a little over the years.

  • In 2006, there were 205 people living in Toolakea.
  • In 2016, the population was still 205 people. It had not changed since 2006.
  • By 2021, the population grew to 218 people.

Fun Things to Do in Toolakea

Toolakea has a nice park for everyone to enjoy. This park includes:

  • Public toilets
  • Barbecues for cooking
  • Picnic tables for eating outdoors
  • A children's playground for kids to play on

Learning and Schools Near Toolakea

There are no schools directly in Toolakea.

  • The closest primary school is Bluewater State School. It is in the nearby town of Bluewater, to the south-west.
  • The nearest high school is Northern Beaches State High School. This school is located in Deeragun, which is to the south-east.
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