Coes Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coes Creek Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Coes Creek Location in Queensland
Population	1,515 (2021 census)
• Density	606/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4560
Area	2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.9 km (2 mi) SW of Nambour 19.0 km (12 mi) W of Maroochydore 32.2 km (20 mi) NW of Caloundra 108 km (67 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Coes Creek: Perwillowen Burnside Nambour Towen Mountain Coes Creek Woombye West Woombye West Woombye Woombye

Coes Creek is a small, quiet area in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a bit like a rural neighborhood. In 2021, about 1,515 people lived here.

Where is Coes Creek?

Coes Creek is located near a waterway called Petrie Creek. This creek forms the eastern edge of the area. Petrie Creek eventually flows into the bigger Maroochy River.

A Look at Coes Creek's History

The name "Coes Creek" comes from a creek in the area. This creek was named after a person called Robert Coe. The official board that names places in Queensland approved the name for the creek and the area on December 1, 1962.

Who Lives in Coes Creek?

In 2016, there were 1,392 people living in Coes Creek. By 2021, the number grew to 1,515 people. In 2021, about 47.9% of the people were male and 52.1% were female. The average age of people living there was 43 years old.

Schools Near Coes Creek

There are no schools directly inside Coes Creek. Students usually go to schools in the nearby area called Burnside. The closest government primary school is Burnside State School. For high school, students attend Burnside State High School. Both of these schools are just north of Coes Creek.

Many adults in Coes Creek have finished high school. About 41.4% of adult residents have completed their high school education.

Fun Places and Parks

Coes Creek has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Chiltern Court Park
• Gardenvale Park
• Middle Park Court Park
• Puch St Park

Important Research Facility

Coes Creek is home to the Maroochy Research Facility. This facility is quite large, covering about 64 hectares (which is like 158 acres). It's located at 47 Mayers Road.

This research center is run by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Scientists here study how to grow different sub-tropical crops. They do research on fruits like strawberries, stone fruit (like peaches and plums), and custard apples. They also study crops like pineapples and ginger. This research helps farmers grow better food.