Christmas Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christmas Creek Queensland
Fields along Christmas Creek Road, 2014
Christmas Creek Location in Queensland
Population	53 (2016 census)
• Density	1.286/km2 (3.33/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4285
Area	41.2 km2 (15.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	26.5 km (16 mi) S of Beaudesert 95.7 km (59 mi) S of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)	Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Christmas Creek: Tabooba Tabooba Kerry Oaky Creek Christmas Creek Kerry Oaky Creek Hillview Darlington

Christmas Creek is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Christmas Creek had a population of 53 people.

History

Bullock teams transporting timber, 1910

Like many places in South East Queensland the first industry to developed was timber-getting. Agriculture soon became the area's main industry.

The Beaudesert Shire Tramway had a station at Christmas Creek. The station was once known as Lillybank and for several years was the line's terminus.

Heritage listings

Christmas Creek has the following heritage sites:

• 1441 Christmas Creek Road: Catholic Church and Cemetery

Demographics

Christmas Creek has a population of 53 at the 2016 census. The locality contains 34 households, in which 50.0% of the population are males and 50.0% of the population are females with a median age of 54, 16 years above the national average. The average weekly household income is $933, $505 below the national average.

Education

There are no schools in Christmas Creek. The nearest primary school is Hillview State School in neighbouring Hillview. The nearest secondary school is Beaudesert State High School in Beaudesert .