- Source: Redbank Creek, Queensland
Redbank Creek is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 124 people.
Geography
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. The state forest is used to harvest pine species. In the northwestern parts of the locality is Deongwar State Forest.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Redbank Creek and surrounds had a population of 307.
In the 2016 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 145 people.
In the 2021 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 124 people.
Education
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.
References
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- Redbank Creek, Queensland
- Redbank, Queensland
- Redbank
- Collingwood Park, Queensland
- Redbank-Bundamba Loop Line and The Swanbank Extension
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- Queensland Rail
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- Settlement Creek
- Adare, Queensland
