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Majors Creek
Queensland
Majors Creek is located in Queensland
Majors Creek
Majors Creek
Location in Queensland
Population 327 (2021 census)
 • Density 1.652/km2 (4.28/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4816
Area 198 km2 (76.4 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 51.2 km (32 mi) SSE of Annandale
  • 56.6 km (35 mi) SSE of Townsville CBD
  • 58.1 km (36 mi) W of Ayr
  • 66.6 km (41 mi) W of Home Hill
  • 1,323 km (822 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)
State electorate(s) Burdekin
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Majors Creek:
Barringha Mount Elliot
Mount Surround		 Shirbourne
Woodstock Majors Creek Horseshoe Lagoon
Woodstock Upper Haughton Upper Haughton

Majors Creek is a small area, or locality, in Queensland, Australia. It's unique because it's split between two local government areas: the City of Townsville and the Shire of Burdekin. In 2021, about 327 people called Majors Creek home.

Where is Majors Creek?

Majors Creek is located on a flat plain. This plain sits just south of a large mountain called Mount Elliot. The area has natural boundaries. The Haughton River forms its eastern edge. Major Creek runs along its southern side. An unnamed creek marks its western border.

Most of Majors Creek is fairly low. It's usually about 30 to 50 meters (around 100 to 160 feet) above sea level. However, there are also some interesting hills in the area:

  • Major Creek Mountain is in the eastern part. It stands tall at 295 meters (about 968 feet).
  • Artillery Hill is located in the middle of the area. It reaches 215 meters (about 705 feet) high.
  • South Double is also found in the center. It's 140 meters (about 459 feet) tall.

A Glimpse into the Past

Majors Creek used to have its own school! Major's Creek State School first opened its doors on 9 February 1934. It taught students for many years.

However, in 2008, the school had very few students. Because of this, it was put on hold, or "mothballed," on 31 December 2008. The school officially closed on 31 December 2009.

In 2012, the school's land and buildings were going to be sold. Before the sale, a special reunion was held. People gathered to dig up a time capsule that had been buried in 1984. This capsule was part of the school's 50th anniversary celebration. The old school was located at 54 Majors Creek Road. It was sold in May 2012 for $264,000.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Majors Creek has stayed quite steady. In 2016, the population was 329 people. A few years later, in 2021, the population was recorded as 327 people.

What Happens Here?

One important place in the area is the Majors Creek Homestead. This is a large farm or property located in the eastern part of the locality.

Learning in the Area

There are no schools directly within Majors Creek today. Students living here attend schools in nearby towns.

For primary school, the closest options are:

  • Woodstock State School in Woodstock to the west.
  • Giru State School in Giru to the north-east.
  • Clare State School in Clare to the south-east.

For secondary school (high school), students can go to:

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