England Creek, Queensland
Geography
The locality lies a short distance south-east of Lake Wivenhoe.
England Creek (the watercourse) forms part of the eastern boundary before flowing through to the Brisbane River.
The Brisbane Valley Highway and the Wivenhoe Somerset Road (State Route 31) pass to the south-west, while the Mount Nebo Road (also part of State Route 32) runs along the north-eastern boundary. The main route through the locality is England Creek Road, which enters from the Brisbane Valley Highway.
History
The locality presumably takes its name from the creek.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, England Creek had a population of 33 people.
In the 2021 census, England Creek had a population of 39 people.
Education
There are no schools in England Creek. The nearest government primary schools are Mount Nebo State School in neighbouring Mount Nebo to the south-east and Fernvale State School in neighbouring Fernvale to the south-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Lowood State High School in Lowood to the south-west and Ferny Grove State High School in Ferny Grove to the south-west.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "England Creek (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "England Creek (Brisbane City) (entry 41383)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ "England Creek (Somerset Regional) (entry 50057)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ "England Creek, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "England Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
External links
Media related to England Creek, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons