Woolooga


Woolooga is a town and locality in the Wide Bay region of Queensland, Australia. The town is located in the Gympie Region local government area, north of the state capital, Brisbane.

Geography

The town is located in the south of the locality. The railway line from Theebine to Nanango passes from the east to the south-west through the locality, but the line is no longer operating The town was served by the Woolooga railway station while the eastern part was served by the Boowoogum railway station.
The Wide Bay Creek meanders from the south-west of the locality to the east.

History

Woolooga railway station was named in 1886 by the Queensland Railways Department and subsequently became used as the town and locality name. It is reported to be an Aboriginal word from the Kabi language with wului meaning smoke and tha meaning ground/place.
The Woolooga Memorial Park commemorates those who served in war. It is located in Thomas Street.
At the, Woolooga and the surrounding rural area had a population of 319.
Woolooga was affected by the 2010–2011 Queensland floods. A wall of water rushed through the town, inundating the public hall and the pub. The general store was also severely damaged by the flood.
In the, Woolooga had a population of 274 people.

Heritage listings

Woolooga has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Woolooga State School caters for students Prep to Year 6. The school opened on 20 January 1913.