Croftby, Queensland

Croftby is the locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Croftby had a population of 133.[1] The town of Teviot is within the locality (28.1383°S 152.5875°E / -28.1383; 152.5875 (Teviot)).[3]

Croftby
Queensland
Croftby
Coordinates28.1494°S 152.5969°E / -28.1494; 152.5969
Population133 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.539/km2 (3.987/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4310
Area86.4 km2 (33.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)Wright
Suburbs around Croftby:
Mount Alford Mount Alford Coochin
Moogerah Croftby Coochin
Carneys Creek Burnett Creek Maroon

Geography

Teviot Brook enters the locality from the south-west (Carneys Creek) and exits to the north-east (Coochin).[4]

Carneys Creek Road enters the locality from the south-west (Carneys Creek) just to the north of Teviot Brook and continues north of the creek until the road crosses the creek in the centre of the locality where the town of Teviot is located. The road then continues to the south of the creek until it exits to the north-east (Coochin).[4]

As at 2020, there is little evidence of the town.[3]

History

The locality was named Croftby by Queensland Postmaster General after selector George Bycroft who occupied land in the area from 19 April 1877.[2][5]

In 1888, there was a Crown land sale of 70 1-acre (0.40 ha) town lots, but only nine were sold for the upset price of £12 each.[6] By 1890 buildings were being erected and land was reserved for a school and police station. The residents were agitating for the Dugandan railway line to be extended a further 13 miles (21 km) to Teviot, noting the extensive supply of cedar and other valuable timber as well as the increasing population.[7]

Demographics

Croftby has a population of 133 at the 2016 census. The locality contains 58 households, in which 51.1% of the population are males and 48.9% of the population are females with a median age of 53, 15 years above the national average. The average weekly household income is $1,125, $313 below the national average.

7.4% of Croftby's population is either of Aborigional or Torres Strait Islander descent. 67.1% of the population aged 15 or over is either registered or de facto married, while 32.9% of the population is not married. 23.1% of the population is currently attending some form of a compulsory education. The most common nominated ancestries were English (32.8%), Australian (25.3%) and Irish (10.8%), while the most common country of birth was Australia (77.0%), and the most commonly spoken language at home was English (84.4%). The most common nominated religions were Anglican (27.5%), No religion (22.1%) and Catholic (16.8%). The most common occupation was that of the manager (34.0%) and the majority/plurality of residents worked 40 or more hours per week (43.4%).[1]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Croftby". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. "Croftby – locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 49241)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  3. "Teviot – town in Scenic Rim Region (entry 33761)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  5. "LAND COURT". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser. XXVIII (3835). Queensland, Australia. 8 January 1887. p. 3. Retrieved 25 December 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. "LAND SALE". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser. Queensland, Australia. 8 November 1888. p. 4. Retrieved 9 June 2020 – via Trove.
  7. "A Glimpse at Coorchin". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser. Queensland, Australia. 7 June 1890. p. 5. Retrieved 9 June 2020 – via Trove.


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