Kooringal, Queensland facts for kids
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 Kooringal
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 43 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4025 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.2 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Redcliffe | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bonner | ||||||||||||||
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Kooringal is a small, sunny town located right on the coast of Moreton Island in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the big City of Brisbane. In 2021, only about 43 people lived there, making it a very quiet and peaceful spot!
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Exploring Kooringal's Location
Kooringal is found on the south-western tip of Moreton Island. It has a few streets with houses. Getting around the island from Kooringal is interesting because there are two main ways to travel:
- One road, called the Toulkerrie-Kooringal Bypass Road, goes north through swampy areas. It eventually turns into the Tangalooma-Kooringal Road, which runs along the sandy western beach all the way to Tangalooma.
- Another road, the Mirapool Lagoon Bypass Road, crosses the island to the eastern beach. From there, it becomes the Mirapool - Middle Track Road and follows the eastern beach north.
Just a little bit north-east of Kooringal, there's a small airstrip called Kooringal Airstrip (or Baroco). It's about 500 meters long. Sometimes, you can even take a special boat called a vehicular barge from Amity Point directly to Kooringal. If not, vehicles usually go to Tangalooma by barge and then drive south to Kooringal.
There's also a tiny island, sometimes called Crab Island, to the north-west of Kooringal. The water channel between them is known as Days Gutter.
You'll find a spot called Campbell Point at the very southern end of Kooringal Esplanade.
Kooringal's Past
Campbell Point was named after a man named George Peter Campbell. He was the son of James Campbell, who was a big name in the timber business. In 1902, George leased a huge part of Moreton Island – about 66 square miles! He built a house and a place for animals there. In 1903, he started bringing cattle from dry areas of Queensland to the island. He wanted them to get fat and healthy before selling them.
People of Kooringal
In 2016, the whole of Moreton Island had about 297 people living on it. Specifically, in Kooringal itself, there were 45 people in 2016. By 2021, the population of Kooringal was 43 people.
What Kooringal Does
Kooringal is famous for its oyster farm, called Toulkerrie Oyster Farm. They grow fresh Moreton Bay rock oysters there. It takes about three years for an oyster to grow big enough to be eaten! This farm is very good for the environment. It even won an award in 2010 for its sustainable farming practices. This means they grow oysters in a way that doesn't harm nature.
Places to Visit in Kooringal
- Moorgumpin Park: This park is also known as The Dal Pope Reserve. You can find it at 45 Kooringal Esplanade. It's a great spot to relax, and it even has public toilets.
- Kooringal Fire Station: This is a working fire station that helps keep everyone in Kooringal safe.
Fun Things to Do in Kooringal
The waters around Kooringal are well-known for their amazing fishing! Because of this, many of the buildings in Kooringal are actually holiday homes or clubhouses for fishing groups. It's a perfect place for anyone who loves to fish or just wants a quiet getaway.
