Wutul, Queensland

Wutul
Queensland
Wutul
Coordinates 27°01′52″S 151°47′20″E / 27.0311°S 151.7888°E / -27.0311; 151.7888Coordinates: 27°01′52″S 151°47′20″E / 27.0311°S 151.7888°E / -27.0311; 151.7888
Area 43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi)
LGA(s) Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s) Nanango
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Wutul:
Upper Cooyar Creek Cooyar Cooyar
Nutgrove Wutul East Cooyar
Nutgrove Nutgrove Thornville

Wutul is a locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Geography

The New England Highway passes through the locality from the south-east to the north-east.[2]

History

Wutul takes its name from its railway station, which was named on 28 April 1913. It is reported to be an Aboriginal word indicating good grass.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Wutul - locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 48100)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
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