Coes Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coes Creek Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Coes Creek Location in Queensland
Population	1,515 (2021 census)
• Density	606/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4560
Area	2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.9 km (2 mi) SW of Nambour 19.0 km (12 mi) W of Maroochydore 32.2 km (20 mi) NW of Caloundra 108 km (67 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Sunshine Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Fairfax
Suburbs around Coes Creek: Perwillowen Burnside Nambour Towen Mountain Coes Creek Woombye West Woombye West Woombye Woombye

Coes Creek is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Coes Creek had a population of 1,515 people.

Geography

The eastern boundary of Coes Creek is marked by Petrie Creek, a tributary of the Maroochy River.

History

The locality takes its name from the creek, which in turn was named after selector Robert Coe, who was killed by a train. The Queensland Place Names Board approved the naming of the creek and the district after Coe on 1 December 1962.

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Coes Creek had a population of 1,392 people.

In the 2021 census, Coes Creek had a population of 1,515 people. The population of Coes Creek comprises 47.9% males, 52.1% females, with a median age of 43.

Education

There are no schools in Coes Creek. The nearest government primary and secondary schools are Burnside State School and Burnside State High School, both in neighbouring Burnside to the north.

In Coes Creek, 41.4% of adult residents have successfully completed high school.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area:

• Chiltern Court Park (26°38′47″S 152°57′03″E / 26.6464°S 152.9509°E / -26.6464; 152.9509 (Chiltern Court Park))
• Gardenvale Park (26°38′46″S 152°57′08″E / 26.6461°S 152.9521°E / -26.6461; 152.9521 (Gardenvale Park))
• Middle Park Court Park (26°38′58″S 152°56′46″E / 26.6494°S 152.9461°E / -26.6494; 152.9461 (Middle Park Court Park))
• Puch St Park (26°38′48″S 152°57′17″E / 26.6468°S 152.9548°E / -26.6468; 152.9548 (Puch St Park))

Facilities

The Maroochy Research Facility is on a 64-hectare (160-acre) site at 47 Mayers Road (26°38′36″S 152°56′16″E / 26.6434°S 152.9379°E / -26.6434; 152.9379 (Maroochy research facility)). It is operated by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and focuses on research on growing sub-tropical crops, including strawberries, stone fruit, custard apples, pineapples and ginger.