Rush Creek, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rush CreekQueensland |
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Hay Cottage, farmhouse at Rush Creek, 1870s
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 Rush Creek
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 152 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 10.86/km2 (28.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4521 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 14.0 km2 (5.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pine Rivers | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dickson | ||||||||||||||
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Rush Creek is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 152 people lived there.
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Where is Rush Creek?
Rush Creek is located in a rural part of Queensland. The North Pine River forms its southern border. This river is at the western end of Lake Samsonvale.
There is a small area called Forbes Creek in the south-east of Rush Creek. The main road, Brisbane–Woodford Road (also known as Dayboro Road), goes right through the area.
A Look at Rush Creek's History
Hay Cottage: A Historic Home
One important old building is Hay Cottage. It was built around 1870 by Ernest Goertz. Later, a family named Hay lived there.
In the 1970s, the land where the cottage stood was needed for the North Pine Dam. So, in 1989, the cottage was moved. It now stands in Dayboro and is used by an arts and crafts group.
Forbes Creek School
A school called Forbes Creek Provisional School opened in 1880. It later became Forbes Creek State School in 1909. This school taught children in the area for many years.
However, the school closed in 1960. Its old location is now near the shores of Lake Samsonvale.
Who Lives in Rush Creek?
The number of people living in Rush Creek has changed over time.
- In 2011, the area had about 497 residents.
- By 2016, the population was 157 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, 152 people lived in Rush Creek.
Schools Near Rush Creek
There are no schools directly in Rush Creek. Children living here usually go to schools in nearby towns.
The closest primary school is Dayboro State School. It is located in Dayboro, which is to the west. For high school, students often attend Bray Park State High School in Bray Park, to the south-east.
