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Toolooa, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Toolooa is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 901. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
901 Population 3/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,218 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,218 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $532/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population901
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,218
Per Capita$18,218
Unemployment12.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$106,400
Rent$532
Ownership58.3%
Housing Units360

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population901
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-23.8851°, 151.2678°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,218
Median Age35.0 years

About Toolooa

Toolooa is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 901. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Toolooa has a population of 901 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

901
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toolooa vs Australia Average

The median household income in Toolooa is $18,218, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,218 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $350, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Toolooa vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,218
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,218
Avg Weekly Wage$350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toolooa is $106,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). 58.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 360 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,400
62% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.3%
Owner-Occupied58.3%
Renter-Occupied41.7%
Housing Units360

Property Tax

Climate in Toolooa

Toolooa has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Toolooa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-23.8851°N, 151.2678°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 149 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 59 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 235 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 186 km
1980 Simon Category 3 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Toolooa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Toolooa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Toolooa State High School
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Museums in Toolooa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Toolooa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Train Stations in Toolooa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parana

Airports Near Toolooa

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Rodds Bay AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toolooa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shed 19 Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toolooa

What is the population of Toolooa?

Toolooa has a population of 901 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toolooa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,218, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Toolooa?

Toolooa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

How is the job market in Toolooa?

The job market in Toolooa faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $350. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toolooa?

The median home value in Toolooa is $106,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532. The homeownership rate is 58.3%.

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