Goowarra, Queensland
Goowarra is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Goowarra had a population of 27 people.
Geography
The Capricorn Highway passes through the locality from the south-east to the south-west. The Central Western railway line also passes through the locality to the immediate north of the highway, with the locality being served once being served by the now-abandoned Goowarra railway station.The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation.
History
Bridgewater Provisional School opened in 1900. In 1901, it was renamed Goowarra Provisional School. On 1 January 1909, it became Goowarra State School. It had a number of temporary closures due to low student numbers before closing permanently in 1924.Mourindilla Provisional School opened in 1921 but closed circa 1924. Mourindilla is a pastoral property in the north of the locality.
Demographics
In the, Goowarra had a population of 19 people.In the, Goowarra had a population of 27 people.