McIntosh Creek, Queensland
Geography
The creek Pie Creek forms the western boundary of the locality.
McIntosh Creek Road enters the locality from the north (Jones Hill) and proceeds southwards through the locality, forming a short section of the southern boundary, before exiting to the south-west (Calico Creek). It is the main access route through the locality.
The land use is a mix of grazing on native vegetation, horticulture (particularly macadamias), and rural residential housing.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, McIntosh Creek had a population of 118 people.
In the 2021 census, McIntosh Creek had a population of 173 people.
Education
There are no schools in McIntosh Creek. The nearest government primary schools are Jones Hill State School in neighbouring Jones Hill to the north-east and Dagun State School in Dagun to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Gympie State High School in Gympie to the north. There are also non-government schools in Gympie and its suburbs.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "McIntosh Creek (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "McIntosh Creek – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46359)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Mountains and ranges; Contours; Watercourses". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Protected areas and forests; Land use". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "522 McIntosh Creek Road, McIntosh Creek, Qld 4570". Realestate.com.au. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "McIntosh Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
