Redbank Creek, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redbank CreekQueensland |
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Population | 145 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1.152/km2 (2.98/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4312 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Somerset Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Redbank Creek is a rural locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Redbank Creek had a population of 145 people.
Land use
Elevated parts remain vegetated with lower areas, particularly near Esk, being cleared for agriculture. In the southeast of Redbank Creek is Esk State Forest. Adjacent to the state forest is Esk National Park, covering 377 hectares. The national park was established in 2006 to preserve biodiversity and conservation values in the area. The state forest is used to harvest pine species. In the northwestern parts of the locality is Deongwar State Forest.
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