Pinnacle, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pinnacle Queensland
Pinnacle Location in Queensland
Population	211 (2021 census)
• Density	1.320/km2 (3.42/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4741
Area	159.9 km2 (61.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	16.9 km (11 mi) W of Mirani 53.7 km (33 mi) W of Mackay 1,015 km (631 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Localities around Pinnacle: Finch Hatton Owens Creek Gargett Crediton Pinnacle Septimus Crediton Crediton Septimus

Pinnacle is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It's located in the Mackay Region. In 2021, about 211 people lived in Pinnacle.

Where is Pinnacle?

Pinnacle is found in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. It's about 64 kilometers (39 miles) west of a bigger city called Mackay. A great spot for water sports and fishing, Teemburra Dam, is also nearby.

Pinnacle's Past: A Look at History

How Pinnacle Got Its School

Back in 1907, people in Pinnacle wanted a school closer to home. The only school available was in Septimus. It was hard for kids to get there, especially when the weather was bad. So, a group of people asked for a new school.

Pinnacle Provisional School first opened its doors on June 4, 1908. Later that same year, it became Pinnacle State School. Another school, Beatrice Creek State School, opened in 1936 but closed in 1971.

Education in Pinnacle

Pinnacle State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. The school is located on Pinnacle Street (21°08′59″S 148°42′46″E / 21.1498°S 148.7129°E / -21.1498; 148.7129 (Pinnacle State School)). In 2023, 14 students were enrolled at the school.

There are no high schools directly in Pinnacle. The closest government high school is Mirani State High School. It's located in Mirani, which is to the east of Pinnacle.