Pinnacle, Queensland facts for kids

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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 rural town and locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Pinnacle had a population of 211 people.

Geography

The locality is situated in the Pioneer Valley approximately 64 kilometres (39 mi) west of Mackay and close to the watersports and fishing area Teemburra Dam.

History

In 1907, the Daily Mercury reported that a petition had been raised for a school to be established in the Pinnacle district. It was noted that the only available school was in Septimus which was difficult for children to access, particularly in poor weather. Pinnacle Provisional School opened on 4 June 1908. In 1908 it became Pinnacle State School.

Beatrice Creek State School opened on 2 November 1936 and closed on 30 April 1971.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, the locality of Pinnacle had a population of 214 people.

In the 2021 census, the locality of Pinnacle had a population of 211 people.

Education

Pinnacle State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Pinnacle Street (21°08′59″S 148°42′46″E / 21.1498°S 148.7129°E / -21.1498; 148.7129 (Pinnacle State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 13 students with 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). In 2023, the school had an enrolment of 14 students.

There are no secondary schools in Pinnacle. The nearest government secondary school is Mirani State High School in Mirani to the east.