Cootharaba, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CootharabaSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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 Cootharaba
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 866 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 13.181/km2 (34.14/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4565 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 65.7 km2 (25.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Cootharaba is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Shire of Noosa. In 2021, about 866 people lived there.
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What is Cootharaba Like?
Where is Cootharaba?
Cootharaba is located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast area. A big part of its southeastern border is formed by Lake Cootharaba. This lake is a popular spot for water activities.
Natural Areas in Cootharaba
A section of Tewantin National Park is found in the southwest part of Cootharaba. This means there are natural bushland areas nearby where you might find native plants and animals.
Cootharaba's Past
How Cootharaba Got its Name
The name Cootharaba comes from an Aboriginal word for the nearby lake. It described a place where people could find wood to make special clubs.
Schools in the Past
Over the years, a few schools opened and closed in the Cootharaba area:
- Cootharaba School: This school was open for a short time, from around 1875 to 1891.
- Cooroora Provisional School: This school opened in 1898. It changed its name several times, becoming Cooroora State School, then Kareewa State School, and finally Boreen Junction State School. It closed in 1947.
- Cootharaba Lake State School: This school opened in 1909 and closed in 1943.
Changes in Local Government
Between 2008 and 2013, Cootharaba was part of a larger government area called the Sunshine Coast Region. However, in 2014, the original Shire of Noosa was brought back. This means Cootharaba returned to being part of the Noosa local government area.
Who Lives in Cootharaba?
Cootharaba's Population
The number of people living in Cootharaba has slowly grown.
- In 2011, there were 791 people.
- By 2016, the population was 834.
- In 2021, the population reached 866 people.
Learning and Education
Schools Near Cootharaba
There are no schools directly in Cootharaba itself. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education:
- Primary School: The closest government primary school is Kin Kin State School, located in Kin Kin to the west.
- High School: For high school, students attend Noosa District State High School. This school has two campuses: a junior campus in Pomona (to the south-east) and a senior campus in Cooroy (to the south).
