Splinter Creek
Splinter Creek is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Splinter Creek had a population of 32 people.[1] GeographySplinter Creek has the following mountains:[3]
The watercourse Splinter Creek from which the locality presumably takes its name enters the locality from the north (Cannindah / Ventnor) and forms the locality's north-western boundary before flowing south through the locality, then forming part of the south-western boundary, then flowing through the locality to the south, where it forms part of the southern boundary of the locality before exiting to the south-east (Tellebang).[3] The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation with some crop growing.[7] HistorySplinter Creek Bridge State School opened on 3 April 1934 and closed in October 1958.[8][9] It was on the south-west corner of Mountain View Road and Normans Road (24°57′25″S 151°13′43″E / 24.95695°S 151.22862°E).[10][11] DemographicsIn the 2016 census, Splinter Creek had a population of 31 people.[12] In the 2021 census, Splinter Creek had a population of 32 people.[1] EducationThere are no schools in Splinter Creek. The nearest government primary school is Mulgildie State School in neighbouring Mulgildie to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Monto State High School in Monto the north-west.[13] There is also a Catholic primary school in Monto.[13] References
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