Redbank Creek is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 124 people.[3]
| Redbank Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Redbank Creek | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°16′55″S 152°18′04″E / 27.2819°S 152.3011°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 124 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4312 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Somerset Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The terrain is fairly rugged. Part of Redbank Creek belongs to the Lockyer Creek catchment the majority lies within the Brisbane River catchment with Kipper Creek and Redbank Creek being the main waterways. The locality is crossed from east to west by the Esk–Hampton Road.
Elevated parts remain vegetated with lower areas, particularly near Esk, being cleared for agriculture. In the southeast of Redbank Creek is Esk State Forest. Adjacent to the state forest is Esk National Park, covering 377 hectares. The national park was established in 2006 to preserve biodiversity and conservation values in the area.[4] The state forest is used to harvest pine species.[4] In the northwestern parts of the locality is Deongwar State Forest.[5]
Demographics edit
In the 2011 census, Redbank Creek and surrounds recorded a population of 307.[6]
In the 2016 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 145 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 124 people.[3]
Education edit
There are no schools in Redbank Creek. The nearest government primary school is Esk State School in neighbouring Esk to the north-east. The nearest government secondary schools are Toogoolwah State High School in Toogoolawah to the north-east and Highfields State High School in Highfields to the south-west.[5]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Redbank Creek (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Redbank Creek – locality in Somerset Region (entry 44910)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Redbank Creek (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Esk National Park and Esk State Forest Management Statement 2013" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Redbank Creek (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Redbank Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
