Christmas Creek, Queensland facts for kids
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Fields along Christmas Creek Road, 2014
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 Christmas Creek
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 88 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.136/km2 (5.53/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4285 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 41.2 km2 (15.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Christmas Creek is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Scenic Rim Region. In 2021, about 88 people lived there. It is a quiet place with natural features like hills and a creek.
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What is Christmas Creek Like?
Christmas Creek is a rural area with hills and a creek. The eastern side has the Jinbroken Range, which is a line of high hills. The western side also has a similar ridgeline.
The Creek Itself
The Christmas Creek waterway flows through the area. It runs from south to north. This creek is a smaller stream that flows into the Logan River. The main road in the area, Christmas Creek Road, runs alongside the creek.
A Look Back at Christmas Creek's History
Like many places in South East Queensland, the first big industry here was cutting down trees for timber. This was called "timber-getting."
How the Land Was Settled
Between 1872 and 1877, land was taken from a large sheep or cattle farm called the Telemon pastoral run. Some of this land became what we now know as Christmas Creek. Soon after, farming became the main way people made a living in the area.
Post Office and Schools
In 1877, the local post office changed its name from Telemon to Christmas Creek.
The first Christmas Creek Provisional School opened on September 23, 1878. However, it closed a few years later on July 8, 1881.
A second Christmas Creek Provisional School opened on July 5, 1887. This school was located further up the creek. In 1901, it became Christmas Creek State School. Then, in 1914, its name changed again to Hillview State School.
Another school, Buddi Provisional School, opened either in 1878 or 1904 and closed in 1908. It was on Strong Road, and there is a special monument there today.
The Old Tramway
The Beaudesert Shire Tramway used to have a station in Christmas Creek. This station was once known as Lillybank. For several years, it was the very end of the tram line.
Who Lives in Christmas Creek?
In 2016, Christmas Creek had 53 people living there. There were 34 households. The average age of people living there was 54 years old.
In 2021, the population of Christmas Creek grew to 88 people. This shows that more people have moved to the area.
Special Places in Christmas Creek
Christmas Creek has some important historical sites. These are places that are protected because of their history.
Catholic Church and Cemetery
One of these special places is the Catholic Church and its cemetery. You can find it at 1441 Christmas Creek Road.
Learning in Christmas Creek
There are no schools directly in Christmas Creek today. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.
Nearby Schools
The closest primary school is Hillview State School, which is in the next area over, Hillview. For high school, students typically go to Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert.
