| Lakes Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Lakes Creek | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°22′27″S150°34′17″E / 23.3741°S 150.5713°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 633 (2021 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 58.6/km2 (151.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4701 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Lakes Creek is a suburb split between Rockhampton Region and Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. [2] [3] In the 2021 census, Lakes Creek had a population of 633 people. [1]
Lakes Creek is predominantly in Rockhampton Region with 10.4 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi) compared to Shire of Livingstone with 0.4 square kilometres (0.15 sq mi). The suburb is bordered to the south-west by the Fitzroy River. The developed land in the suburb is predominantly near the river approx 10 to 20 metres (33 to 66 ft) above sea level (and is entirely within the Rockhampton Region). The bulk of the land is mountainous and undeveloped rising to peaks such as:
Much of this undeveloped mountainous land in the north-east of the locality is within the Mount Archer National Park. [5]
The developed land use is a mix of residential and industrial. [5] Teys Australia operate a large abattoir and feedlot in Lakes Creek. In 2013 it was the largest employer in Rockhampton with a staff of over 1000 people. [6]
The Rockhampton–Emu Park Road runs through from west to south. [7]
On 14 September 1871, residents of the area who were mostly employees of the Central Queensland Meat Preserving Company held a meeting to establish a school in the area at which it was estimated that 25 children would attend the school if established. [8] Although the building was completed in January 1872, [9] Lakes Creek Provisional School did not open until 1 October 1872 but closed in 1874, reopening on 21 May 1877. [10] [11] In July 1894, the Queensland Government decided that the numbers of students in the area warranted a state school. [12] [13] In January 1895 Lakes Creek State School opened on the present site. [14]
Lakes Creek Baptist Church opened on Tuesday 3 March 1914. [15] [16]
In the 2016 census Lakes Creek had a population of 552 people. [17]
In the 2021 census, Lakes Creek had a population of 633 people. [1]
Lakes Creek State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 445 Paterson Street ( 23°22′33″S150°33′36″E / 23.3759°S 150.5600°E ). [18] [19] In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 127 students with 8 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). [20] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 102 students with 8 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 12 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent). [21]
Rocky Wesleyan Church is at 446 Paterson Drive ( 23°22′34″S150°33′36″E / 23.3762°S 150.5600°E ). [22] It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. [23]
Yeppoon is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Located 41 kilometres (25 mi) from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the seat of the Shire of Livingstone and the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres (93 mi) from north to south. The beaches and shallow coves provide a destination both for tourists and retirees settling down in Central Queensland. Offshore, there are 27 islands including Great Keppel Island which is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Yeppoon. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yeppoon had a population of 7,037 people; this does not include any neighbouring suburbs.
Emu Park is a coastal town and locality on the Capricorn Coast located 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of Yeppoon in Queensland, Australia. It is within the local government area of Shire of Livingstone. In the 2021 census, the locality of Emu Park had a population of 2,281 people.
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Yaamba is a rural town and locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yaamba had a population of 51 people.
Nerimbera is a rural locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Nerimbera had a population of 285 people.
The Caves is a rural town and locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of The Caves had a population of 680 people.
Norman Gardens is a suburb in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Norman Gardens had a population of 10,534 people.
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