Cooee Bay

Cooee Bay
Queensland

Hillside and beachfront at Cooee Bay
Cooee Bay
Population: 1275 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode: 4703
Location:
LGA: Rockhampton Region
State District: Keppel
Federal Division: Capricornia

Cooee Bay is a seaside community on the tropical Central Queensland coast.

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Geography

Cooee Bay is nestled against the Pacific Ocean overlooking Keppel Bay, and is centrally located on the Capricorn Coast, two kilometres south of Yeppoon, and 17 kilometres north of Emu Park.

Often regarded as a suburb of Yeppoon, Cooee Bay is in fact a separate locality. Like its neighbouring suburb Taranganba, Cooee Bay is separated from Yeppoon by Ross Creek, a popular fishing location.

Matthew Flinders Drive is an alternative tourist deviation from the Scenic Highway, which travels up to Wreck Point. From the lookout, the visitor can enjoy views of Great Keppel Island, Keppel Bay, Byfield, and Rosslyn Bay.

Population

At the 2006 Census, Cooee Bay had a population of 1275 people.[2]

Cooee Bay is an established but eclectic community which is reflected in the myriad styles of homes. Much of the back blocks contain weatherboard or fibro homes well over a century old, while facing the bay are palatial award-winning homes.

Community

Cooee Bay is a vibrant community with extensive residential developments and investments injecting the area with new growth.

The residents of Cooee Bay are a mix of fishermen, miners, retirees, and business professionals, many of whom prefer to commute to Rockhampton City for work but live on the coast.

Recent History

Prior to Local Government Amalgamations in 2008, the Capricorn Coast was administered by Livingstone Shire Council but is now part of Rockhampton Region.

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