Struck Oil, Queensland facts for kids
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 Struck Oil
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 151 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 7.19/km2 (18.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4714 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.0 km2 (8.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Struck Oil is a small rural area in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland, Australia. It is known as a "locality," which is like a small community or neighborhood. In 2021, about 151 people lived in Struck Oil.
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A Look Back: History of Struck Oil
How Struck Oil Got Its Name
Struck Oil has a very interesting name! It was actually named after a play called Struck Oil. Imagine naming a whole place after a theater show!
The Old School Days
A long time ago, Struck Oil had its own school. It first opened in 1905 as Struck Oil Provisional School. Later, on March 1, 1911, it became Struck Oil State School. The school taught children for many years but eventually closed around 1944. It was located on the south side of Struck Oil Road.
Who Lives in Struck Oil? (Population)
The number of people living in Struck Oil has changed over the years. In 2016, there were 179 people living there. By 2021, the population was 151 people.
Learning in Struck Oil
If you live in Struck Oil, you won't find any schools right in the area. Children who live there go to primary schools in nearby towns. The closest primary schools are in Bouldercombe and Mount Morgan. For high school, students usually go to Mount Morgan.
