Armstrong Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Armstrong Creek Queensland
Armstrong Creek School (1900-1919)
Armstrong Creek Location in Queensland
Population	328 (2021 census)
• Density	13.33/km2 (34.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.8 km (2 mi) S of Dayboro 24.7 km (15 mi) NW of Bray Park 25.5 km (16 mi) NW of Strathpine 44.1 km (27 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Armstrong Creek: Laceys Creek Laceys Creek Dayboro Laceys Creek Armstrong Creek Samsonvale Laceys Creek Kobble Creek Kobble Creek

Armstrong Creek is a quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 328 people called Armstrong Creek home. It's a place with open spaces and natural beauty.

Nature and Land

The North Pine River flows along part of Armstrong Creek's northeastern edge. This river helps shape the local landscape.

To the west, you'll find a section of D'Aguilar National Park. This park protects a beautiful forest area. Here, the D'Aguilar Range has hills that rise over 500 meters high. Outside the park, most of the land is used for grazing animals. Some areas also have farms that grow plants.

A Look Back in Time

Armstrong Creek has an interesting past.

Early Schools

Around February 1900, a school called Armstrong Creek Provisional School opened. Provisional schools were often smaller and simpler. On January 1, 1909, it became Armstrong Creek State School. This meant it was a full public school. However, it closed on March 30, 1919. The school building was then moved to help start a new school in Ocean View.

The Railway Days

Armstrong Creek also had its own railway station. It was part of the Dayboro railway line, which opened on September 25, 1920. Trains called "railmotors" started running on the line in 1931. Armstrong Creek became a popular spot for people to visit for picnics by train. Sadly, the railway line through Armstrong Creek closed on July 1, 1955.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Armstrong Creek has changed a little over the years.

• In 2011, there were 373 people.
• In 2016, the population was 325 people.
• In 2021, the population was 328 people.

Schools Nearby

There are no schools located directly within Armstrong Creek. Students usually travel to nearby areas for their education.

The closest government primary school is Dayboro State School. It is located in Dayboro, which is to the north-east. For high school, the nearest government secondary school is Bray Park State High School. This school is in Bray Park, to the south-east.