Woocoo, Queensland facts for kids
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 Woocoo
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 56 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.571/km2 (1.48/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4620 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 98.0 km2 (37.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maryborough | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Woocoo is a small country area, also called a locality, in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Fraser Coast Region. In 2021, only 56 people lived in Woocoo, making it a very quiet place.
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What Woocoo Looks Like
Woocoo is a place with three main valleys. These valleys are separated by hills. It's a mix of flat areas and higher ground.
Valleys and Creeks
One valley is in the south-west. It has a creek called Munna Creek, which forms the western edge of Woocoo. You can reach this valley by Glenbar Road.
Two other valleys are more in the middle of Woocoo. You can get to them using Ellerslie Road, which comes from the north.
Natural Areas
A special part of Woocoo is the Woocoo National Park. This park is in the north-west. It's a protected area for nature.
There's also a large part of the St Mary State Forest in the north-east. Inside this forest, you'll find Mount Woocoo. This mountain is 240 metres (about 787 feet) tall.
Land Use
The flat parts of the valleys are used for small farms. The hillier areas are mostly untouched. They remain natural and undeveloped.
A Look at Woocoo's Past
The name Woocoo likely comes from Mount Woocoo. People think the mountain's name is a changed version of the Kabi word woocoon. This word means echidna, which is a spiny Australian animal.
Schools in Woocoo's History
Woocoo had a few schools over the years.
- The Baemar Provisional School opened in 1901. It closed in 1922 because not enough students attended.
- It reopened in 1924 but closed again in 1935.
- Students then moved to the new Woocoo State School. This school opened on July 10, 1935.
- Woocoo State School eventually closed its doors in 1961.
Who Lives in Woocoo?
Woocoo is a very small community. The number of people living there has changed a little over time.
Population Numbers
- In 2016, a count showed that 48 people lived in Woocoo.
- By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 56 people.
