Cooee Bay is a seaside community on the tropical Central Queensland coast. It is within the local government area of Shire of Livingstone (between 2008 and 2013, it was within the Rockhampton Region).GeographyCooee Bay is nestled against the Pacific Ocean overlooking Keppel Bay, and is centrally located on the Capricorn Coast, two kilometres south of Yeppoon, and 17 kilometres north of Emu Park.Often regarded as a suburb of Yeppoon, Cooee Bay is in fact a separate locality. Like its neighbouring suburb Taranganba, Cooee Bay is separated from Yeppoon by Ross Creek, a popular fishing location.Matthew Flinders Drive is an alternative tourist deviation from the Scenic Highway, which travels up to Wreck Point. From the lookout, the visitor can enjoy views of Great Keppel Island, Keppel Bay, Byfield, and Rosslyn Bay.PopulationAt the 2006 Census, Cooee Bay had a population of 1275 people.Cooee Bay is an established but eclectic community which is reflected in the myriad styles of homes. Much of the back blocks contain weatherboard or fibro homes well over a century old, while facing the bay are palatial award-winning homes.
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