East Cooyar, Queensland

East Cooyar is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, East Cooyar had a population of 26 people.[1]

East Cooyar
Queensland
East Cooyar
Coordinates27.0313°S 151.8719°E / -27.0313; 151.8719
Population26 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.693/km2 (1.80/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4353
Area37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around East Cooyar:
Cooyar Cooyar Mount Binga
Wutul East Cooyar Mount Binga
Thornville Thornville St Aubyn

History

The locality takes its name form the town, which in turn takes its name from Cooyar Creek, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of the Waka word kuiyum, kuya or kuiyur meaning fire.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "East Cooyar (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "East Cooyar – locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 47933)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 October 2019.


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