Laceys Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laceys Creek Queensland
Laceys Creek Location in Queensland
Population	280 (2021 census)
• Density	3.11/km2 (8.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4521
Area	89.9 km2 (34.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.6 km (8 mi) WSW of Dayboro 36.3 km (23 mi) NW of Strathpine 59.4 km (37 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Laceys Creek: Mount Byron Mount Pleasant Dayboro Mount Byron Laceys Creek Armstrong Creek Kobble Creek Dundas Dundas Mount Glorious

Laceys Creek is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural locality, meaning it's mostly countryside with homes spread out. In 2021, about 280 people lived there. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay.

A Look Back in Time

How Laceys Creek Got Its Name

The area we now call Laceys Creek gets its name from a local stream. This stream was first known as Bullon Creek. Later, its name changed to Leacys Creek. This new name was given after John Leacy, who settled in the area on April 17, 1879. Over time, the name "Leacys" slowly changed into "Laceys," which is what we use today.

Early School Days

A school called Lacey's Creek Provisional School opened its doors on January 1, 1898. A provisional school was a small school that might not have been permanent at first. On January 1, 1909, it became Lacey's Creek State School, which meant it was a permanent government school. However, the school closed on August 25, 1963. It was located at 6 Wirths Road, which is about 27°12′17″S 152°44′42″E / 27.2047°S 152.7451°E / -27.2047; 152.7451 (Lacey's Creek State School (former)).

Who Lives in Laceys Creek?

Population Numbers

In 2021, the population of Laceys Creek was 280 people. This is a small increase from 2016, when 278 people lived there. Back in 2011, the population was 245 people.

A Snapshot of Residents

In 2011, a little more than half the people (54.3%) were male, and 45.7% were female. The average age of people living in Laceys Creek was 41 years old. This was a bit older than the average age for all of Australia, which was 37 years.

Most people (84.2%) living in Laceys Creek were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born included England (4%), Germany (1.2%), Hungary (1.2%), New Zealand (1.2%), and Papua New Guinea (1.2%). Most people (95.5%) spoke only English at home. A small number of people (2%) spoke Hungarian at home.

Learning and Schools

There are no schools located directly in Laceys Creek. If you live in Laceys Creek and need to go to primary school, the closest one is in the nearby town of Dayboro. For high school, the nearest options are in Bray Park and Narangba.