Cockatoo, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cockatoo Queensland
W B Slade and an aboriginal stable boy on Cockatoo Creek Station, 1866
Cockatoo Location in Queensland
Population	41 (2021 census)
• Density	0.0517/km2 (0.134/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4419
Area	792.5 km2 (306.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	56.2 km (35 mi) E of Taroom 252 km (157 mi) SSE of Biloela 472 km (293 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Banana
State electorate(s)	Callide
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Cockatoo: Glebe Cracow Eidsvold West Taroom Cockatoo Sujeewong Taroom Bungaban Sujeewong

Cockatoo is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Shire of Banana. In 2021, only 41 people lived there.

What is Cockatoo?

Cockatoo is a quiet rural locality in Queensland. It's known for its natural surroundings and small population.

Where is Cockatoo Located?

Cockatoo is in the central part of Queensland. It is about 472 kilometers (293 miles) northwest of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Nearby towns include Taroom and Biloela.

Nature and Geography

Cockatoo is home to a waterway called Cockatoo Creek. This creek flows through the area from east to west. It eventually joins the Dawson River, which is an important river in the region.

A Look at History

Cockatoo has a simple history, mainly focused on its community.

Schools in Cockatoo's Past

A school called Cockatoo State School opened here on January 23, 1984. It helped educate local children for many years. However, the school closed its doors on December 31, 2000. It was located on Pine Creek Road.

Who Lives in Cockatoo?

The number of people living in Cockatoo is quite small.

Population Changes Over Time

• In 2011, the population of Cockatoo was counted with the nearby town of Taroom. Together, they had 873 people.
• By 2016, Cockatoo had a population of 36 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, the population grew slightly to 41 people.

Learning and Education

There are no schools located directly in Cockatoo today.

School Options for Kids

The closest school for students is Taroom State School. It is located in Taroom, to the west of Cockatoo. This school teaches students from primary grades up to Year 10. For students who want to continue their education past Year 10, there are two main choices:

• Distance education: This means learning from home using online lessons and materials.
• Boarding school: This involves living at a school in another town or city.

Famous People from Cockatoo

Even small places can be the birthplace of notable individuals.

Journalist Florence Eliza Lord

Florence Eliza Lord was a journalist who was born in Cockatoo. She became known for her writing and contributions to journalism.