North Toowoomba, Queensland

North Toowoomba is located directly north of the Toowoomba city centre. The New England Highway travels along Ruthven Street, entering the suburb from the north (Harlaxton) and exiting to the south (Toowoomba CBD). == 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. However, despite the name, the school is officially within Toowoomba City rather than in North Toowoomba. St Thomas' Anglican Church was dedicated on 19 December 1920 by Archdeacon Osborn. The church building was originally constructed on Ruthven Street near the railway line in the late 19th century by Canon Jones, and had been disassembled and rebuilt at the corner of Allan and Jellicoe Streets (). The church's closure on 3 February 2008 was approved by Assistant Bishop Nolan. It has since been converted into a private home. == Demographics ==

In the , North Toowoomba had a population of 3,062 people. In the , North Toowoomba had a population of 3,049 people. In the , North Toowoomba had a population of 2,953 people. In the , North Toowoomba had a population of 3,332 people. == Heritage listings ==

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in North Toowoomba, including: • The Downs Co-operative Dairy Association Limited Factory, 57 Brook Street == Education ==

There are no government schools in North Toowoomba. The nearest government primary schools are Harlaxton State School in neighbouring Harlaxton to the north, Toowoomba East State School in neighbouring East Toowoomba to the south-east, and Toowoomba North State School which, despite its name, is in neighbouring Toowoomba City to the south. The nearest government secondary school in Toowoomba State High School in neighbouring Mount Lofty to the east. == Amenities ==

Martin Klein Park (also known as North Toowoomba Park) is at 130-136 Jellicoe Street (). It has a cricket oval, playground, and picnic facilities. == References ==