Coochin is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Coochin had a population of 96 people.[1]
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Coordinates | 28.1216°S 152.6472°E / -28.1216; 152.6472 (Coochin (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 96 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 2.167/km2 (5.61/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4310 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 44.3 km2 (17.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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In 1877, 8,500 acres (3,400 ha) were resumed from the Coochin Coochin pastoral run and offered for selection on 19 April 1877.[3]
In the 2016 census, Coochin had a population of 96 people.[1] The locality contained 54 households, in which 50.5% of the population were males and 49.5% were females, with a median age of 51, 13 years above the national average. The average weekly household income was $1,021, $417 below the national average.[1]
Coochin has a number of heritage listings, including:
There are no schools in Coochin. The nearest government primary schools are Mount Alford State School in neighbouring Mount Alford to the north-west and Maroon State School in neighbouring Maroon to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Boonah State High School to the north-east.[5]
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