The locality presumably takes its name from the Talegalla Weir across Tinana Creek (a tributary of the Mary River) on the eastern boundary of the locality (25°45′58″S152°42′26″E / 25.76611°S 152.70721°E / -25.76611; 152.70721 (Talegalla Weir)).[3] It is part of the Mary Basin Water Plan which supplies urban water and also for agriculture.[4] The Teddington Weir Water Supply Scheme (WSS) specifically manages Tinana Creek. Its primary water storage is Teddington Weir with a capacity of 3,710 megalitres (131×10^6 cu ft). Talegalla Weir is further upstream and provides additional but smaller storage of 385 megalitres (13.6×10^6 cu ft).[5]
History
The weir was originally called Tallagalla Weir, but the spelling was changed to Talegalla Weir on 23 August 1985.[3]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Talegalla Weir had a population of 123 people.[6]
In the 2021 census, Talegalla Weir had a population of 127 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Talegalla Weir. The nearest government primary school is Bauple State School in neighbouring Bauple to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Maryborough State High School in Maryborough to the north. There are also non-government schools in Maryborough.[7]
