Sheep Station Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sheep Station Creek Queensland
Paddocks along Kilcoy Murgon Road, 2015
Sheep Station Creek Location in Queensland
Population	116 (2021 census)
• Density	0.844/km2 (2.19/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4515
Area	137.5 km2 (53.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Sheep Station Creek: Linville Monsildale Jimna Moore Harlin Sheep Station Creek Mount Kilcoy Woolmar Kilcoy Winya

Sheep Station Creek is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Somerset Region. In 2021, only 116 people lived there.

Exploring Sheep Station Creek's Landscape

Sheep Station Creek is mostly flat farmland. In the northern parts, the land starts to rise, leading towards the Conondale Range. Most of the natural trees and plants have been cleared away to make space for farming.

A Look Back at Sheep Station Creek's Past

Early School Days

Back in 1878, the Queensland Government set aside some land for a school. By 1882, people in the area held a meeting. They wanted to open a school because the nearest one was too far away. They expected about 14 students.

The school first opened in 1884 as Kilcoy Provisional School. A "provisional school" was a basic school set up by the community. In 1894, its name changed to Sheep Station Creek Provisional School. Then, in 1909, it became a full "State School," meaning it was run by the government.

In 1919, the old school building was replaced. A building from another town, Kandanga, was moved here. The school was located on Kilcoy Murgon Road. It closed its doors in 1941.

World War II Training Site

During World War II in 1942, the old school site became important. It was used as a training camp for a group of soldiers called the Adelaide Rifles. There were about 760 men training there.

A special memorial was later built near the school site. It remembers the soldiers from this group. Many of them fought bravely in battles like the Battle of Milne Bay and the Battle of Buna–Gona. Sadly, 237 of these soldiers died, and 319 were injured. The memorial was officially revealed in 1951.

Community Hall and Its Future

After the army left, the local community used the old school building. They added a dance hall next to it, using the school part as a supper room for events. This hall became a special place for the community.

In 2018, a storm damaged the hall. In 2019, the local council decided not to fix it and had it taken down. This made many people in the community upset because they felt they weren't asked about the decision.

However, the community didn't give up! They managed to get the materials from the old building. They plan to rebuild the hall using these recycled parts. As of early 2020, they were working with the council to make this happen.

Population of Sheep Station Creek

In 2011, the population of Sheep Station Creek was very small. So, its numbers were counted with a larger nearby area.

Later, in 2016, 108 people lived in Sheep Station Creek. By 2021, the population had grown slightly to 116 people.

Schools Near Sheep Station Creek

There are no schools directly in Sheep Station Creek. Children usually go to primary schools in nearby towns. These include Kilcoy State School in Kilcoy or Mount Kilcoy State School in Mount Kilcoy. For high school, students attend Kilcoy State High School, also in Kilcoy.