| 词条 | Coochiemudlo Island |
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| name = Coochiemudlo Island | city = Redland City | state = qld | image = Coochiemudlo-Beach-Sunset.jpg | caption = | fedgov = Bowman | stategov = Redlands | lga = Redland City Council | postcode = 4184 | pop = 708 | pop_year = {{CensusAU|2011}} | pop_footnotes = [1] | dist1 = 33 | location1= Brisbane GPO | near-nw = Thornlands Cleveland | near-n = Moreton Bay | near-ne = Peel Island | near-w = Victoria Point | near-e = North Stradbroke Island | near-sw = Victoria Point | near-s = Moreton Bay | near-se = Macleay Island }}Coochiemudlo Island is a small island in the southern part of Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, in South East Queensland, Australia.[2] It is also the name of the locality upon the island, but the town is officially called Coochie, both of which are within the local government area of Redland City.[3][4] GeographyThe island is approximately {{convert|1|km}} from Victoria Point, also in Redland City. A natural cliff composed of iron-rich rock is exposed on the south western side of the island. Sandy beaches wrap around the island's southern, eastern and northern sides. Mangroves cover the western foreshore of the island. HistoryThe name Coochiemudlo is an anglicised version of the Yuggera words kutchi (meaning red) and mudlo (meaning stone).[2] The European explorer Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island on 19 July 1799, while he was searching for a river in the southern part of Moreton Bay.[5] The original European name was Innis Island from 1825 to 1850.[2] The island celebrates Flinders Day annually, commemorating the landing of Flinders. The celebrations are usually held on a weekend near 19 July, the actual date of the landing.[6] Transport and servicesThe island is serviced by a passenger ferry, operating approximately every half-hour between about 5:00am and 11:00pm. A vehicular barge also operates regular services to and from the island. Due to the relatively small area, a car is not essential for getting around the island.{{fact|date=December 2017}} A small kiosk situated not far from the jetty serves refreshments.{{fact|date=December 2017}} The Red Rock Cafe is also on the island.{{fact|date=December 2017}} WildlifeThere are many types of wildlife on the island, with its birdlife including sea eagles, brahmany kites, magpies, rosellas, butcher birds, pheasant coucals and a colony of stone curlews which are counted each year.[7] The waters around Coochiemudlo abound in dugongs, turtles and dolphins. There is a walk through the Melalueca Wetland Reserve with its variety of native plants and trees.{{fact|date=December 2017}} A fauna survey was conducted there in 2016. DemographyAt the {{CensusAU|2006}} the population of the Coochiemudlo Island was 658 people.[8] Over 43% were more than 54 years old. Of families 58.2% were couples without children. The most common responses for religious affiliation were "No Religion" at 24.2% which is well above the Australian average of 18.7%. 269 said that they were in the workforce and 60% were in full-time occupations while 28% were working part-time. Only 5% of the island's workforce said they were unemployed. The major areas of employment were Hospitals, Local Government Administration, Other Social Assistance Services, Residential Care Services and Building Completion Services. The median weekly household income was $616, compared with $1,027 in Australia. At the {{CensusAU|2011}} the population of Coochiemudlo Island was 708, 52.7% female and 47.3% male. The median age of the Coochiemudlo Island population was 52 years, 15 years above the national median of 37. 67.8% of people living in Coochiemudlo Island were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.8%, New Zealand 6.1%, Germany 1%, Croatia 1%, Philippines 0.7%. 88% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.6% German, 0.6% Indonesian, 0.6% Serbian, 0.4% Dutch, 0.4% Swedish. RecreationThe sandy beaches of Coochiemudlo Island provide safe swimming. Coochiemudlo's southern beach (main beach) is patrolled by the surf lifesaving association. A 'Nippers' program is available, and caters for both on-island, and off-island children. The surf lifesavers have the use of a hall, which includes a first-aid room. Other facilities include a BMX track, cricket pitch and football oval, bowls/croquet lawn, 9-hole golf course, 2 tennis courts, gym, and a library beneath the Community Hall.{{fact|date=December 2017}} The island's Community Hall has views of Moreton Bay and the mainland. The hall provides the community with a venue for a number of activities and functions.{{fact|date=December 2017}} Also near the tennis courts and croquet green is a recreation hall. This hall is used for indoor bowls, art shows, meetings, and special events. Fishing is also a common pastime, with species such as bream, whiting, flathead, flounder, tailor, cod, and snapper, amongst others, to be found in the waters around the island. Coochie is also a destination for sailors. As the island is surrounded on three sides by sandy beaches, and there is always a sheltered beach regardless of the wind direction.{{fact|date=December 2017}} Sailing craft range from sailboards, off-the-beach catamarans and dinghies to larger motor and sail yachts. A deep water anchorage and moorings are located to the south of the island near the jetty and boat ramp. Housing stylesHousing styles on Coochiemudlo range from traditional 1950s fibro beach shacks, contemporary light weight beach houses, relocated Queenslander houses, and conventional suburban brick and tile. See also{{stack|{{portal|Queensland|Islands}}}}
References1. ^{{Census 2011 AUS|id= |name=Coochiemudlo Island (State Suburb)|accessdate=16 February 2014|quick=on}} 2. ^1 2 {{cite QPN|8015|Coochiemudlo Island|island|accessdate=23 June 2017}} 3. ^{{cite QPN|43640|Coochiemudlo Island|locality|accessdate=23 June 2017}} 4. ^{{cite QPN|8016|Coochie|town|accessdate=23 June 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Coochiemudlo Island|url=http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutRedlands/coochiemudloisland/Pages/default.aspx|work=About Redlands|publisher=Redland City Council|accessdate=22 May 2014}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Flinders Day on Coochie|url=http://coochiemudlo.moretonbayislands.com/flinders-day-on-coochie/|accessdate=22 May 2014}} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.visitcoochiemudlo.com/single-post/2017/04/23/Bird-watching-on-Coochiemudlo-Island|title=Bird-watching on Coochiemudlo Island|last=Cornwall|first=Nikki|date=23 April 2017|website=Coochiemudlo Island|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816013824/https://www.visitcoochiemudlo.com/single-post/2017/04/23/Bird-watching-on-Coochiemudlo-Island|archive-date=16 August 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=16 August 2018}} 8. ^ABS Quickstats External links
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