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| Locality | Tooloon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Coonamble Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.00562 |
| Longitude | 148.16437 |
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 501.7 km² |
| Elevation | 176 m |
| Postcode | 2829 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 428 km northwest |
Tooloon is a locality in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 47. The locality covers an area of 501.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 176 m above sea level. It lies approximately 428 km northwest of Sydney. Tooloon is located at 31.0056°S, 148.1644°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2829. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Tooloon rests on a broad, flat expanse of country, where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 148.2 km north-north-west of Dubbo, NSW (from Dubbo, NSW: bearing 343°T), and is situated 22.6 km west-south-west of Coonamble. The land here is a study in muted ochre and pale gold, stretching out under a sun that often burns with a fierce, unwavering intensity. Scrubby mulga and hardy acacia trees dot the landscape, their skeletal branches reaching towards the vast blue, offering scant shade against the midday glare. The air itself often carries a dry, whispery sound, as if the wind is perpetually sifting through ancient, sun-bleached grasses. Even the distant mesas appear softened by a haze, their outlines blurred like old memories on a faded photograph.
The story of Tooloon is deeply entwined with the rich red earth and the lifeblood of its pastoral industry. For generations, sheep and cattle have been coaxed from this challenging terrain, their wool and meat forming the backbone of the local economy. The echoes of droving days and the sturdy resilience of early settlers are still palpable in the quiet hum of the district. Tooloon’s character is one of enduring strength, a place where the vastness of the country fosters a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. Visitors might find the quietude profound, a stark contrast to the bustle of busier centres, offering a chance to breathe in the immense, unhurried spirit of the Australian bush.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Tooloon, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tooloon, in the Coonamble Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tooloon includes the postcode (2829), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Coonamble Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tooloon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |