Cowan Cowan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cowan Cowan Moreton Island, Queensland
Cowan Cowan Location in Queensland
Population	27 (2021 census)
• Density	270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4025
Area	0.1 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane
State electorate(s)	Redcliffe
Federal Division(s)	Bonner
Localities around Cowan Cowan: Moreton Bay Moreton Island Moreton Island Moreton Bay Cowan Cowan Moreton Island Moreton Bay Moreton Island Moreton Island

Cowan Cowan is a small town located on Moreton Island in Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place, officially known as a "locality." In 2021, only 27 people lived here, making it a very tiny community! It's part of the City of Brisbane.

Historic Places in Cowan Cowan

Cowan Cowan is home to some important historical sites. These places are "heritage-listed," meaning they are protected because of their special history or cultural value.

Signal Station

One of these sites is the Signal Station, Moreton Island. It's located at 25 Dorothy Newnham Street. Signal stations were used in the past to send messages, often using flags or lights, to ships.

Fort Cowan Cowan

Another important spot is Fort Cowan Cowan. You can find it at 30 Jessie Wadsworth Street. This fort was once a military battery, built to defend the area. It played a role in protecting Australia during wartime.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools directly in Cowan Cowan or very close by. This means students living here have a few options for their education.

Many students use distance education, where they learn from home using online lessons and materials. Another choice is attending boarding schools, where students live at the school during term time.

Parks and Fun

Even though it's a small town, Cowan Cowan has some nice parks where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

• Kakoogun Kin-dapin Reserve is a lovely park located at 2A Dorothy Newnham Street. It's a great spot to spend time.
• There's also another park at 30 Jessie Wadsworth Street, offering more green space for residents and visitors.

Local Attractions

Just south of the main town area, you'll find an interesting landmark: the Cowan Cowan Point Light. This is a lighthouse that helps guide ships safely through the waters around Moreton Island. Lighthouses are important for navigation, especially at night or in bad weather.