Cooyar, Queensland facts for kids
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Royal Mail Hotel in Cooyar, ca. 1928
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 Cooyar
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 231 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.442/km2 (6.32/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4402 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 94.6 km2 (36.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Cavendish | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Cooyar | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Cooyar is a small country town in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It is also a locality, which is like a specific area or neighborhood. In 2021, about 231 people lived in the Cooyar area.
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Where is Cooyar?
Cooyar is located in an area called the Darling Downs. It sits right on the New England Highway. This highway is a major road. The town is about 204 kilometers (127 miles) north-west of Brisbane. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland.
A Look at Cooyar's Past
People started to settle in Cooyar a long time ago. Land became available for selection on April 17, 1877. About 18,500 acres of land were ready for people to choose.
The Cooyar Post Office opened in March 1907. Before that, a smaller "receiving office" had been open since 1904.
St Francis' Anglican Church was officially opened on April 12, 1928. It closed its doors on March 28, 1999.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cooyar has changed over the years.
- In 2011, the Cooyar area had a population of 281 people.
- By 2016, the population was 224 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, 231 people lived in Cooyar.
Special Places in Cooyar
Cooyar has some places that are listed for their special history or importance. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- The Cooyar War Memorial is on McDougall Street. It remembers people who served in wars.
- The Muntapa Tunnel is a historic tunnel. You can find it on Narko-Nutgrove Road. It is located south-west of Cooyar.
Learning in Cooyar
Cooyar State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located on Gracey Street. In 2018, 39 students attended the school. There were 4 teachers helping them learn.
There are no high schools directly in Cooyar. Older students usually travel to nearby towns for secondary school. The closest government high schools are in Nanango, Yarraman, and Quinalow.
What Cooyar Offers
Cooyar has some helpful services for its residents.
- The Toowoomba Regional Council provides library services. A mobile library van visits Cooyar regularly. It stops at Cooyar State School and Cooyar Park. The van comes on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Fun Things to Do in Cooyar
Cooyar has a few attractions for visitors and locals.
- You can visit the Swinging Bridge.
- There is a memorial park with a playground for kids.
- An ANZAC Memorial is also located here.
- The showground hosts various events. These include endurance riding competitions. The annual Cooyar show is also held there.
