South Toowoomba, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South ToowoombaToowoomba, Queensland |
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Population | 5,224 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1,412/km2 (3,660/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4350 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 2 km (1 mi) S of Toowoomba | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Toowoomba South | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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South Toowoomba is an urban locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, South Toowoomba had a population of 5,224 people.
Attractions
- City Colf Club - Venue for local entertainment and host of the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship
- Toowoomba Public Hospital
Heritage listings
South Toowoomba has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- James Street: St Patricks Cathedral
- 158 James Street: Toowoomba South State School
- Pechey Street: Toowoomba Hospital
- 68 Stephen Street: Cottage
Education
St Saviour's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 14 Lawrence Street (27°34′15″S 151°57′11″E / 27.5708°S 151.9530°E. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 409 students with 25 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (9 full-time equivalent).
St Saviour's College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for girls at Neil Street (27°34′20″S 151°57′13″E / 27.5721°S 151.9535°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 158 students with 24 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).
The University of Queensland Medical School is located at Toowoomba Hospital.
Images for kids
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St Patricks Cathedral, 2014