Redbank Creek, Queensland

Redbank Creek is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 145 people.[1]

Redbank Creek
Queensland
Redbank Creek
Coordinates27.2819°S 152.3011°E / -27.2819; 152.3011
Population145 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.152/km2 (2.983/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4312
Area125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Somerset Region
State electorate(s)Nanango
Federal Division(s)Blair
Suburbs around Redbank Creek:
Biarra Biarra Esk
Ravensbourne Redbank Creek Mount Hallen
Ravensbourne Buaraba Buaraba

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.[3] The state forest is used to harvest pine species.[3] In the northwestern parts of the locality is Deongwar State Forest.

History

At the 2011 census Redbank Creek and surrounds recorded a population of 307.[4]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Redbank Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Redbank Creek – locality in Somerset Region (entry 44910)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Esk National Park and Esk State Forest Management Statement 2013" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Redbank Creek (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2014.


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