Cooroy Mountain, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cooroy Mountain Queensland
Cooroy Mountain Location in Queensland
Population	148 (2021 census)
• Density	16.09/km2 (41.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4563
Elevation	100–422 m (328–1,385 ft)
Area	9.2 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.2 km (9 mi) WSW of Tewantin 49.9 km (31 mi) NNW of Mooloolaba 134 km (83 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s)	Noosa
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Cooroy Mountain: Lake MacDonald Lake MacDonald Tinbeerwah Cooroy Cooroy Mountain Tinbeerwah Eerwah Vale Eumundi Doonan

Cooroy Mountain is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It is known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district. This area is part of the Shire of Noosa.

In 2021, about 148 people lived in Cooroy Mountain. It's a place where nature and homes mix.

Exploring Cooroy Mountain's Landscape

Cooroy Mountain is named after a special mountain within its borders. This mountain is called Mount Cooroy. It stands tall at about 422 meters (1,385 feet) above sea level.

Mount Cooroy Conservation Park

A big part of Mount Cooroy is protected. It is part of the Mount Cooroy Conservation Park. This park helps keep the natural environment safe.

Outside the park, the land is used for different things. Some areas have homes, often with large properties. Other parts are used for grazing animals. This means the land is still very natural and green.

The Story Behind the Name

The name Cooroy Mountain comes from Mount Cooroy. The mountain was originally called Coorooey. This name comes from an Aboriginal word, kurui. It means "possum."

Kuri'bigil'ba: An Ancient Name

The local Aboriginal people, the Kabi Kabi people, have their own name for Cooroy Mountain. In their language, it is called Kuri'bigil'ba. This beautiful name means "the place where the Sun God came down to Dha (Earth)."

It is believed that the mountain would turn yellow once a year. This was likely due to the flowering of a native tree. The silky oak tree (Grevillea robusta) has yellowish-orange flowers. These flowers bloom from September to November.

Traditional Owners

The Kabi Kabi people are the traditional owners of this land. They have lived here for thousands of years. While many Kabi Kabi people no longer live in the immediate Cooroy Mountain area, their connection to the land remains strong.

Changes in Local Government

From 2008 to 2013, Cooroy Mountain was part of the Sunshine Coast Region. This was due to a change in how local areas were managed. However, this decision was later changed. Cooroy Mountain is now back in the Shire of Noosa.

Who Lives in Cooroy Mountain?

Cooroy Mountain is a small community. The number of people living there has grown slightly.

• In 2016, the population was 136 people.
• By 2021, the population had increased to 148 people.

Learning in Cooroy Mountain

There are no schools directly within Cooroy Mountain. However, students can easily attend schools nearby.

• The closest primary schools are in Cooroy and Eumundi.
• For high school, students go to Noosa District State High School. This school has two campuses. The junior campus is in Pomona. The senior campus is in Cooroy.