Damper Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Damper Creek Queensland
Damper Creek Location in Queensland
Population	34 (2021 census)
• Density	0.2066/km2 (0.535/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4849
Area	164.6 km2 (63.6 sq mi)
Location	13.1 km (8 mi) S of Cardwell 57.2 km (36 mi) S of Tully 108 km (67 mi) S of Innisfail
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Damper Creek: Lumholtz Cardwell Hinchinbrook Channel Abergowrie Damper Creek Hinchinbrook Channel Dalrymple Creek Rungoo Hinchinbrook Channel

Damper Creek is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Cassowary Coast Region. In 2021, only 34 people lived there. It's a quiet place by the sea.

Where is Damper Creek?

Damper Creek is right next to the Hinchinbrook Channel. This channel separates the mainland from Hinchinbrook Island. It's a beautiful waterway.

The main road, called the Bruce Highway, goes through Damper Creek. It runs from the south to the north. A railway line, the North Coast railway line, also passes through. It runs next to the highway.

Most of Damper Creek is flat land near the coast. It's mostly undeveloped. Some areas are used for farming seafood, like prawns or fish. In the northwest and southwest, the land goes up steeply. These are parts of the Cardwell Range mountains.

How Many People Live Here?

Damper Creek is a very small community. In 2016, there were 49 people living there. By 2021, the population had changed to 34 people.

Old Places to See

Damper Creek has some special places that are protected because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.

One important site is the Stone Bridge, Dalrymple Gap Track. It's located on Valley of Lagoons Road. This old stone bridge is a cool reminder of the past.

Stone Bridge, Dalrymple Gap Track, 1993