Mistake Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mistake Creek Queensland
Mistake Creek Location in Queensland
Population	38 (2016 census)
• Density	0.01311/km2 (0.0340/sq mi)
Area	2,899.6 km2 (1,119.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Isaac Region
State electorate(s)	Burdekin
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Mistake Creek: Elgin Frankfield Clermont Surbiton Mistake Creek Clermont Surbiton Quetta Peak Vale

Mistake Creek was once a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It was located in the Isaac Region. In 2016, only 38 people lived there.

On May 17, 2019, the area of Mistake Creek was officially closed down. Its land was then added to the nearby areas of Clermont, Laglan, Frankfield, and Peak Vale.

History of Mistake Creek

The name of this area comes from a stream called Mistake Creek. This stream flows into the Belyando River. An early settler named Jerimiah Rolfe thought his farm was on the Belyando River. But he later found out it was on a different, smaller stream. Because of this mix-up, he named the stream Mistake Creek.

Mistake Creek State School opened its doors on January 24, 1983.

Education in the Area

Mistake Creek State School is a public primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located at 6652 Alpha Road (22°59′20″S 147°05′00″E / 22.9889°S 147.0833°E / -22.9889; 147.0833 (Mistake Creek State School)).

In 2017, the school had 14 students. There were 2 teachers and 2 other staff members. After Mistake Creek became part of other areas in May 2019, the school is now officially located within the area of Clermont.

Local Groups and Services

Even though Mistake Creek is no longer a separate area, there were local groups that helped the community. These included the Mistake Creek Progress Association. There was also the Mistake Creek Playgroup for younger children.