Slacks Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Slacks Creek Logan City, Queensland
St Mark's Anglican Church, 2010
Slacks Creek Location in Queensland
Population	10,408 (2021 census)
• Density	1,210/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Established	1971
Postcode(s)	4127
Elevation	20 m (66 ft)
Area	8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.9 km (2 mi) E of Logan Central 25.2 km (16 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD 57 km (35 mi) NNW of Surfers Paradise
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Waterford
Federal Division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Slacks Creek: Underwood Springwood Springwood Woodridge Logan Central Slacks Creek Daisy Hill Kingston Meadowbrook Shailer Park Tanah Merah

Slacks Creek is a suburb located in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 10,408 people lived in Slacks Creek. It's a busy area with a mix of homes, shops, and schools.

Where is Slacks Creek?

Slacks Creek is in the Logan City area of Queensland. The main road called the Pacific Motorway runs along its eastern side. This makes it easy to travel to other places.

The Creek's Name

The suburb is named after a creek that flows through it. This creek is part of the larger Logan River system. It was named after the Slack family, who used to raise cattle in the area a long time ago. The local Aboriginal people called the creek "Mungaree," which means "place of fishes."

IKEA in Slacks Creek

In 2006, a big IKEA store opened in Slacks Creek. It moved from a nearby suburb to its new, larger home here.

A Look at Slacks Creek's Past

Slacks Creek has an interesting history, like many other suburbs in Logan City. It was officially named on 1 April 1971.

Early Schools in Slacks Creek

Schools have been an important part of the community for a long time.

• Slacks Creek Provisional School: This school first opened in 1873. It moved a few times because of flooding and busy roads. In 1909, it became Slacks Creek State School. Later, in 2016, its name changed to Daisy Hill State School because of new suburb boundaries.

• Mabel Park State School: This school opened in 1974. For a while, the younger students had their own separate school called Mabel Park State Infants School. But in 1997, it joined back with the main school.

Who Lives in Slacks Creek?

Slacks Creek is home to a diverse group of people. In 2011, there were about 10,435 residents. The average age was 32 years old. Many people were born in Australia, but a good number also came from New Zealand, England, Samoa, and other countries. Most people speak English at home, but other languages like Samoan and Hindi are also spoken.

Education in Slacks Creek

The suburb has two main schools that serve the community.

Mabel Park State School

This is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It's located on Borman Street. The school also has special programs for students with unique learning needs.

Mabel Park State High School

This is a government secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. You can find it on Paradise Road. Like the primary school, it also offers special education programs.

Famous People from Slacks Creek

• Darren Hayes: A well-known singer and songwriter, Darren Hayes grew up in Slacks Creek. He became famous in the 1990s as the lead singer of the band Savage Garden.

Images for kids

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  St Mark's Anglican Church, 2010