Mount Coolum, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount CoolumSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Suburban street with the mountain behind, 2018
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 Mount Coolum
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 4,545 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 891/km2 (2,310/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4573 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Coolum is a coastal suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 4,545 people lived there.
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About Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum is a beautiful coastal area. It is known for its sandy beach along the Coral Sea. This area is a great place to live and visit.
Getting Around Mount Coolum
Two main roads help people travel through Mount Coolum. The Sunshine Motorway connects it to places like Coolum Beach and Marcoola. The David Low Way links Mount Coolum to Yaroomba and Marcoola.
The Mountain Itself
The suburb gets its name from Mount Coolum, a mountain right in its center. This mountain is 207 meters (about 679 feet) tall. Long ago, it was sometimes called Half Way Lump. Today, the mountain is a protected area within the Mount Coolum National Park.
History of the Name
The name Coolum comes from the Kabi language. The Kabi people are the traditional owners of this land. The word gulum or kulum means without or wanting. This name might relate to an old Aboriginal story. The legend says that the mountain's head was knocked off during a fight with another mountain, Ninderry. This head then became Mudjimba Island, which is also known as Old Woman Island.
People Living Here
Mount Coolum has grown over the years.
- In 2016, about 4,265 people lived in Mount Coolum.
- By 2021, the population had grown to 4,545 people.
Local Services
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council provides a mobile library service. This library on wheels visits Suncoast Beach Drive, making it easy for everyone to borrow books.
Schools Near Mount Coolum
There are no schools directly inside Mount Coolum. However, students can attend schools in the nearby suburb of Coolum Beach.
- The closest primary school is Coolum State School.
- The nearest high school is Coolum State High School.
Images for kids
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Suburban street with the mountain behind, 2018
