Sandy Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sandy Creek Queensland
Paddocks along Sandy Creek Road, 2015
Sandy Creek Location in Queensland
Population	593 (2021 census)
• Density	5.552/km2 (14.38/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4515
Area	106.8 km2 (41.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.4 km (6 mi) NE of Kilcoy 61.0 km (38 mi) NE of Esk 91.8 km (57 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Sandy Creek: Jimna Jimna Conondale Mount Kilcoy Sandy Creek Bellthorpe Stony Creek Winya Glenfern Villeneuve Royston

Sandy Creek is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Somerset Region. In 2021, about 593 people lived there.

Exploring Sandy Creek's Landscape

Sandy Creek is located northeast of Kilcoy in South East Queensland. It is a beautiful area with lots of nature.

Many parts of Sandy Creek are high up in the southern Conondale Range. Some of this mountain range is protected inside Bellthorpe National Park. This park helps keep the natural environment safe.

The area also has two mountains:

• Mount Ann is in the southwest. It rises to 255 meters (837 feet) high.
• Mount Marysmokes is in the east. It is much taller, rising to 657 meters (2,156 feet) high.

A Look Back at Sandy Creek's Past

Sandy Creek has some interesting history. An old school, Winya State School, opened in 1918. It taught children for many years before closing in 1960. The school was located on Sandy Creek Road.

Hubners Bridge, 2015

Hubners Bridge is an important bridge on Sandy Creek Road. It crosses over Sandy Creek. In 2011, a huge flood washed the bridge away. This made it hard for people to get around.

To help the stranded residents, a special "flying-fox" (like a zip line for supplies) was built across the creek. It carried food and other important items. The bridge was rebuilt and reopened in 2012.

Who Lives in Sandy Creek?

The number of people living in Sandy Creek has changed a little over the years.

• In 2011, there were 555 people.
• In 2016, the population grew slightly to 567 people.
• By 2021, the population was 593 people.

Learning in Sandy Creek

There are no schools directly in Sandy Creek. Students usually go to schools in nearby towns.

For primary school, children can attend Mount Kilcoy State School or Kilcoy State School. Both are close by. For high school, students go to Kilcoy State High School in Kilcoy.