The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation, apart from small amounts of crop growing and production forestry.[3]
History
The locality takes its name from the town, which in turn takes its name from Cooyar Creek, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of the Waka word kuiyum, kuya or kuiyur meaning fire.[2]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, East Cooyar had a population of 26 people.[4]
In the 2021 census, East Cooyar had a population of 27 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in East Cooyar. The nearest government primary school is Cooyar State School in neighbouring Cooyar to the north-west. The nearest secondary schools are Yarraman State School (to Year 10) in Yarraman to the north, Quinalow State School (to Year 10) in Quinalow to the south-west, and Nanango State High School (to Year 12) in Nanango to the north.[3]
