Cowan Cowan is an island town and locality in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Cowan Cowan had a population of 27 people.[1]

Cowan Cowan
Moreton IslandQueensland
Cowan Cowan is located in Queensland
Cowan Cowan
Cowan Cowan
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Coordinates27°07′33″S 153°21′58″E / 27.1258°S 153.3661°E / -27.1258; 153.3661 (Cowan Cowan (town centre))
Population27 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4025
Area0.1 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)City of Brisbane
State electorate(s)Redcliffe
Federal division(s)Bonner
Localities around Cowan Cowan:
Moreton Bay Moreton Island Moreton Island
Moreton Bay Cowan Cowan Moreton Island
Moreton Bay Moreton Island Moreton Island

Demographics

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In the 2011 census, Moreton Island (including Cowan Cowan) had a population of 297 people.[4]

In the 2016 census, the locality of Cowan Cowan had a population of 28 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, the locality of Cowan Cowan had a population of 27 people.[1]

Heritage listings

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Cowan Cowan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

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There are no schools in Cowan Cowan, nor any nearby. Distance education and boarding schools are options.[8]

Amenities

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There are a number of parks in the area:

Attractions

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Just south of Cowan Cowan is the Cowan Cowan Point Light (27°08′12″S 153°21′46″E / 27.13655°S 153.36282°E / -27.13655; 153.36282 (Cowan Cowan Point Light)).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cowan Cowan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Cowan Cowan – town in City of Brisbane (entry 8589)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Cowan Cowan – locality in City of Brisbane (entry 49459)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kooringal (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 January 2015.  
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cowan Cowan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  6. ^ "Signal Station (former) (entry 601097)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Fort Cowan Cowan (Cowan Cowan Battery) (entry 602559)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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