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Goolman, Queensland

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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.

References

Goolman, Queensland Wikipedia