Maroochy River, Queensland
Maroochy River is a rural hinterland locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the Maroochy River had a population of 1,531 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. 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 (). The site is now occupied by the Dunethin Rock Scout campground. In the Maroochy River had a population of 1,337 people. In the Maroochy River had a population of 1,531 people. Heritage listings. Maroochy River has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Amenities. There are a number of parks in the area, including: