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Woocoo
 The name 'Woocoo' was originally given to Mt. Woocoo, west of Maryborough and is taken from the original word 'Woocoon', the Aboriginal name for the echidna.
The Woocoo has plentiful attractions to entice people to visit and settle in the area. the climate, being one of the best in Queensland, has an average 1100mm per annum rainfall, mild winters and summers, and provides for a very comfortable lifestyle.
Industries: Cattle grazing, dairy farming, sugar cane.
Leisure and Tourism:
There are dedicated trails for horse-riding, mountain bikes and bush walking, including section of the Australian Bicentennial National Trail (BTN), which follows the historic coach and stock routes and country roads highlighting historic sites ans artifacts along the way.
The beautiful Mary River winds her way through the region - and the opportunities for exploring are endless - as the are experiences, including camping and fishing, canoeing, bird watching and orienteering.
Art galleries, craft shops and historic hotels add to the charm. At Wook-Koo Park you will find life size statues of settlers, farm animals and giant wooden carving of Wook-Koo, who according to Aboriginal legend was the first area's inhabitant.
You can find more information about Woocoo Community at Community website.
Population
The preliminary estimated resident population of Woocoo locality at 30 June 2006 was 3,627 people, an increase of 149 people or 4.3% over the year. This compares with an increase of 156 people or 4.7 % in the year to June 2005.
In the year to June 2006 natural increase (births minus deaths) accounted for an increase of 12 people while assumed net migration resulted in a gain of 137 people.
Projections prepared by the Department indicate that by 2011 the expected population of Woocoo will be between 3,540 and 3,730 people. By 2026 this is expected to change between 4,190 and 4,960.
The median age of Woocoo population is projected to increase by 4 years from a median age of 41 years in 2006 up to a median age of 45 years in 2026.
Population Distribution and Economical Indicators
Population by suburb:
| Boompa |
178 |
| Calgoa |
183 |
| Doongul |
118 |
| Dunmora |
215 |
| Mungar |
545 |
| Oakhurst |
543 |
| Owanyilla |
343 |
| Tinana south |
780 |
| WOOCOO Locality |
3,442 |
Regional Sector Contributions to GRP (Less Taxes and Subsidies) in Tiaro/Woocoo and the Fraser Coast, 2007-08
Industry
|
Woocoo/Tiaro |
Fraser Coast |
NMQ |
Construction
|
7.3% |
9.9%
|
10.0% |
Ownership of Dwellings
|
12.6%
|
12.4%
|
8.0% |
Manufacturing
|
20.6%
|
17.4% |
8.0% |
Retail Trade
|
3.4% |
8.1%
|
6.9% |
Education
|
5.9% |
8.2%
|
4.0% |
Property & Business Services
|
2.5%
|
7.0% |
8.3% |
Health & Community Services
|
1.3% |
6.8% |
5.6% |
Transport & Storage
|
6.8% |
5.9%
|
5.4% |
Wholesale Trade
|
7.1% |
3.8%
|
4.2% |
Accommodation, Cafes & Restaurants
|
0.8% |
2.9%
|
3.2% |
Personal & Other Services
|
0.8% |
2.7% |
1.8% |
Finance & Insurance
|
0.7% |
2.0% |
3.2% |
Communications
|
2.4% |
2.9% |
1.2% |
Cultural & Recreational Services
|
0.3% |
1.3%
|
1.3% |
Mining
|
8.9%
|
3.7% |
18.4% |
Electricity, Gas & Water Supply
|
0.3% |
1.7% |
1.9% |
Government, Admin & Defence
|
2.4%
|
1.6%
|
2.3% |
Agriculture
|
15.9%
|
1.4% |
6.4% |
Source: AEC Group, FCRC Economic profile 2009
Woocoo/Tiaro and Fraser Coast Employment by Industry, 2006
Industry
|
Woocoo/Tiaro
|
Fraser Coast
|
NMQ |
Retail trade
|
9.7%
|
13.6% |
12.4% |
Health care & social assistance
|
10.7%
|
13.2%
|
9.9% |
Construction
|
8.2% |
11.0%
|
10.2% |
Accommodation & food services
|
4.3% |
9.2%
|
8.2% |
Manufacturing
|
12.7% |
9.2%
|
9.2% |
Education & training
|
6.5%
|
8.3%
|
7.6% |
Public administration & safety
|
7.6% |
6.2% |
6.5% |
Transport, postal & warehousing
|
6.4%
|
4.7%
|
4.8% |
Other services
|
3.8% |
4.0% |
3.8% |
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
|
16.3%
|
3.5% |
6.0% |
Professional, scientific & technical services
|
1.6% |
3.1%
|
4.2% |
Administrative & support services
|
2.5% |
3.1%
|
2.9% |
Wholesale trade
|
2.7%
|
2.5%
|
3.5% |
Rental, hiring & real estate services
|
1.7%
|
2.2%
|
2.2% |
Electricity, gas, water & waste services
|
1.6%
|
1.8%
|
1.1% |
Financial & insurance services
|
1.2% |
1.6% |
2.2% |
Information media & telecommunications
|
0.8% |
1.3%
|
1.2% |
Mining
|
1.1%
|
0.8% |
2.7% |
Arts & recreation services
|
0.6% |
0.7%
|
1.5% |
Source: AEC Group, FCRC Economic profile 2009
Woocoo/Tiaro and Fraser Coast Average Weekly Income by Industry, 2006
Industry
|
Woocoo/Tiaro |
Fraser Coast
|
NMQ |
Mining
|
$1,195
|
$1,254
|
$1,525 |
Electricity, gas, water & waste services
|
$1,042
|
$995
|
$1,111 |
Public administration & safety
|
$822 |
$873
|
$875 |
Financial & insurance services
|
$721 |
$825 |
$913 |
Information media & telecommunications
|
$518
|
$802
|
$838 |
Education & training
|
$621 |
$797
|
$811 |
Construction
|
$718
|
$789 |
$891 |
Professional, scientific & technical services
|
$737
|
$749
|
$895 |
Rental, hiring & real estate services
|
$745 |
$738 |
$853 |
Manufacturing
|
$731 |
$711
|
$792 |
Health care & social assistance
|
$666 |
$701
|
$729 |
Transport, postal & warehousing
|
$718
|
$667 |
$825 |
Wholesale trade
|
$562
|
$601
|
$772 |
Administrative & support services
|
$473 |
$537
|
$622 |
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
|
$507
|
$532 |
$598 |
Other services
|
$663
|
$531 |
$610 |
Arts & recreation services
|
$450
|
$485
|
$596 |
Retail trade
|
$427 |
$471
|
$508 |
Accommodation & food services
|
$317 |
$432 |
$477 |
All Industries Average Weekly Income
|
$620
|
$660
|
$742 |
|
Source: AEC Group, FCRC Economic profile 2009
Please find more Statistical data in the Woocoo Statistics Data document.
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