Myocum - Coorabell and District
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Myocum - Coorabell and District is 2,117, with a population density of 31.43 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Myocum - Coorabell and District is bounded by the localities of Wilsons Creek and Mullumbimby in the north, the locality of Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby Road, Gulgan Road and the localities of Tyagarah and Ewingsdale in the east, the locality of McLeods Shoot, the Pacific Highway, Fowlers Lane and the localities of Bangalow and Binna Burra in the south, and Wilsons River in the west.
Name origin
Myocum is named from an Aboriginal word thought to mean “sunrise” or “dawn”. Coorabell is thought to be named from an Aboriginal word for hoop pine trees.
Important
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Population2,117 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area67.36 square km |
Population density31.43 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, with land used mainly for timber getting. Population was minimal until the late 1800s, when land became used more for dairy farming and agriculture. Some growth took place from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, particularly in Coorabell. The population increased between 1991 and 2011 as new dwellings were added to the area.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Paradise One Retreat,
- Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens,
- and one school.
Included areas
- This area encompasses the localities of Coorabell,
- Montecollum,
- Myocum and Possum Creek.