Cowley, Queensland

Cowley is a rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Cowley had a population of 82 people.

Geography

The land use is predominantly crop growing, particularly sugarcane and bananas. There is also some grazing on native vegetation.

History

Cowley State School opened in 1924 and closed circa 1940.
The locality takes its name from the town of Cowley Beach which was formerly named Inarlinga, but which was renamed on 16 November 1991 after the name of the beach. The beach was named after horticulturalist Ebenezer Cowley who was the overseer at Kamerunga State Nursery.

Demographics

In the, Cowley had a population of 87 people.
In the, Cowley had a population of 82 people.

Education

There are no schools in Cowley. The nearest government primary schools are Mourilyan State School in Mourilyan to the north and Silkwood State School in Silkwood to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Innisfail State College in Innisfail Estate to the north.