Maroochy River is a rural hinterland locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Maroochy River had a population of 1,667 people.

Geography

The Maroochy River meanders from west to east through the locality. The surrounding river flats are cleared and primarily used for farming. The hillsides in the north-west and south-east of the locality are primarily used for residential purposes and retain natural bushland. Coolum Creek forms the eastern boundary of the locality. The Yandina-Coolum Road and the Yandina-Bli Bli Road both enter from the west, exiting to north and south respectively.

History

The name Maroochy is either a Yugarabul name collected by Andrew Petrie when he explored Wide Bay in 1842 or from Kabi word muru-kutchi meaning red bill referring to the black swan. Maroochy River State School opened on 27 June 1911. It closed on 31 December 1972. The school was at 4 Lake Dunethin Road (-26.5785°N, 153.0109°W). The site is now occupied by the Dunethin Rock Scout campground.

Demographics

In the, Maroochy River had a population of 1,337 people. In the, Maroochy River had a population of 1,531 people. In the, Maroochy River had a population of 1,667 people.

Heritage listings

Maroochy River has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education

There are no schools in the locality. The nearest government primary schools are Yandina State School in neighbouring Yandina to the west and Bli Bli State School in neighbouring Bli Bli to the south. The nearest government secondary schools are Nambour State High School in Nambour to the south-west and Coolum State High School in Coolum Beach to the north-east.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area, including: