Stony Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stony Creek Queensland
Stony Creek Location in Queensland
Population	245 (2021 census)
• Density	5.408/km2 (14.01/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4514
Area	45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.5 km (5 mi) NW of Woodford 16.4 km (10 mi) E of Kilcoy 33.8 km (21 mi) NW of Caboolture 82.0 km (51 mi) NNW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pumicestone
Federal Division(s)	Longman
Suburbs around Stony Creek: Sandy Creek Bellthorpe Bellthorpe Royston Stony Creek Woodford Royston Neurum Woodford

Stony Creek (which used to be called Stoney Creek) is a small rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 245 people lived here. It's a quiet place with lots of nature.

Where is Stony Creek?

Stony Creek is located about 68 kilometers (42 miles) north of Brisbane. Brisbane is a big city in Queensland.

The Stanley River forms the southern border of Stony Creek. Mary Smokes Creek is to the southwest.

Mount Mclean is a mountain in the northwest part of the area. It stands about 464 meters (1,522 feet) tall.

A waterway also called Stony Creek starts in Bellthorpe to the northwest. It flows south through the area. This creek then joins the Stanley River.

The D'Aguilar Highway passes through Stony Creek. It enters from the east, coming from Woodford. It then leaves to the west, heading towards Royston.

Most homes in Stony Creek are found along the D'Aguilar Highway and Stony Creek Road. Some land is used for growing crops or for forests. However, most of the land is used for grazing animals. This means animals like cattle eat the natural plants.

A Look Back in Time

Pupils of the Kalangara State School in 1950.

Stony Creek had a school called Stony Creek Provisional School. It opened around 1877. In 1909, it became Stony Creek State School. However, it closed in 1914 because not enough students were attending.

Another school, Durundur Provisional School, opened on July 5, 1897. It became Durundur State School in 1909. In 1920, its name changed to Kalangara State School. This school closed on August 25, 1963. It was located on Stony Creek Road. There was also a hall next to the school.

Who Lives in Stony Creek?

In 2011, Stony Creek had 319 people living there. The average age was 45 years old. Most people, about 82.8%, were born in Australia. Other people came from places like New Zealand and England.

By 2016, the population of Stony Creek was 262 people.

In the most recent count in 2021, the population was 245 people.

Schools and Learning

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

The closest primary schools are Woodford State School in Woodford and Mount Kilcoy State School in Mount Kilcoy.

For high school, students can attend Woodford State School (which goes up to Year 10). They can also go to Kilcoy State High School in Kilcoy.

Famous People

• Denver Beanland went to the Kalangara State School when he was a child. He later became a politician.