Machine Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Machine Creek Queensland
Machine Creek Location in Queensland
Population	131 (2021 census)
• Density	3.853/km2 (9.98/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4695
Area	34.0 km2 (13.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) SW of Mount Larcom 38 km (24 mi) W of Gladstone 77.5 km (48 mi) SE of Rockhampton 545 km (339 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gladstone Region
State electorate(s)	Gladstone
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Suburbs around Machine Creek: Ambrose Ambrose Mount Larcom Ambrose Machine Creek East End Bracewell Bracewell East End

Machine Creek is a small rural area, also called a locality, in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 131 people lived here.

Where is Machine Creek?

Machine Creek gets its name from a stream, also called Machine Creek, that flows through the south-east part of the area.

The main road, the Bruce Highway, runs along the northern edge of Machine Creek.

There's a small area within Machine Creek called Butchers Corner, located in the south.

You can also find Goat Hill in the south-west. It's a hill that rises about 191 metres (627 feet) above sea level.

Most of the land in Machine Creek is used for grazing, which means raising animals like cattle or sheep on natural grass and plants.

A Look Back in Time

Machine Creek used to have its own school! The Machine Creek State School opened on July 27, 1911. Its first head teacher was Olivia Kettle.

However, the school closed its doors on July 10, 1970, because there weren't enough students attending anymore. The old school building was later moved to the Calliope River Historical Village in River Ranch, where you can still see it today.

Who Lives in Machine Creek?

The number of people living in Machine Creek has changed a little over the years. In 2016, there were 120 people. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 131 people.

Learning and Schools

There aren't any schools directly in Machine Creek today. Students usually go to nearby towns for their education.

For primary school, the closest government schools are Ambrose State School in Ambrose (to the north) and Mount Larcom State School in Mount Larcom (to the north-east).

For high school, Mount Larcom State School teaches up to Year 10. For older students, Gladstone State High School in West Gladstone (to the east) is another option.