Redbank Creek, Queensland
| Redbank Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||
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  Redbank Creek | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°17′S 152°17′E / 27.283°S 152.283°ECoordinates: 27°17′S 152°17′E / 27.283°S 152.283°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 307 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4312 | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Somerset Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||
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Redbank Creek is a locality in the Somerset Region local government area of South East Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census Redbank Creek and surrounds recorded a population of 307.[1]
The terrain here is fairly rugged. Part of Redbank Creek belongs to the Lockyer Creek catchment the majority lies within the Brisbane River catchment with Kipper Creek and Redbank Creek being the main waterways. The locality is crossed from east to west by the Esk–Hampton Road.
Land use
Elevated parts remain vegetated with lower areas, particularly near Esk, being cleared for agriculture. In the southeast of Redbank Creek is Esk State Forest. Adjacent to the state forest is Esk National Park, covering 377 hectares. The national park was established in 2006 to preserve biodiversity and conservation values in the area.[2] The state forest is used to harvest pine species.[2] In the northwestern parts of the locality is Deongwar State Forest.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Redbank Creek (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Esk National Park and Esk State Forest Management Statement 2013" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Retrieved 30 October 2014.