Population 600 (2011) State electorate(s) Lockyer Postal code 4306 Lga City of Ipswich | Postcode(s) 4306 Goolman South Ripley Federal division Division of Blair | |
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Goolman is a rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census Goolman and surrounds recorded a population of 600.
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Map of Goolman QLD 4306, Australia
The east of Goolman contains the northern foothills of the Teviot Range. The slopes remain vegetated with little development occurring in the area.
History
The locality name Goolman comes from nearby Mount Goolman, which in turn derives its name from stone axe in the Yuggera language. Goolman was a stop along the Dugandan railway line.
Nature reserve
The Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate covers 1,900 hectares and includes several peaks including Flinders Peak, Mount Goolman, Mount Blain and Mount Cathrine. Hardings Paddocks Picnic Area is located in Goolman. It includes horse riding facilities, walking tracks and a camping area.