Oaky Creek, Queensland facts for kids

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Oaky Creek Location in Queensland
Population	96 (2021 census)
• Density	1.808/km2 (4.68/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	53.1 km2 (20.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	10.8 km (7 mi) E of Rathdowney 34.0 km (21 mi) SSW of Beaudesert 102 km (63 mi) SSW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Oaky Creek: Innisplain Tabooba Christmas Creek Innisplain Oaky Creek Hillview Running Creek Running Creek Lamington

Oaky Creek (previously Oakey Creek) is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Oaky Creek had a population of 96 people.

Geography

Oaky Creek is a hilly undeveloped area occupying a valley with a single creek flowing into the Logan River. Elevations in the east reach greater than 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level.

Round Hill is a mountain in the locality (28°11′38″S 152°54′58″E / 28.1940°S 152.9162°E / -28.1940; 152.9162 (Round Hill)) rising to 229 metres (751 ft) above sea level.

History

Timber was an important early industry in the area. There was a sawmill at Oakey Creek. This sawmill no longer exists.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Oaky Creek and surrounding localities had a population of 463 people.

In the 2016 census, Oaky Creek had a population of 83 people.

In the 2021 census, Oaky Creek had a population of 96 people.

Education

There are no schools in Oaky Creek. The nearest primary schools are Rathdowney State School in Rathdowney to the west, Hillview State School in neighbouring Hillview to the east, and Tamrookum State School in Tamrookum to the north. The nearest secondary school is Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert to the north.