Armstrong Creek is a rural
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in the
City of Moreton Bay
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Queensland
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, Australia.
In the , Armstrong Creek had a population of 328 people.
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Geography
The North Pine River forms a portion of the northeastern boundary.D'Aguilar National Park
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protects a section of forest in the west, where the D'Aguilar Range rises to elevations greater than . Apart from the protected area, the predominant land use is grazing
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on native vegetation with some horticulture.
History
Armstrong Creek Provisional School opened circa February 1900. On 1 January 1909, it became Armstrong Creek State School. It closed on 30 March 1919.Railmotor
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services commenced on the line in 1931 and Amstrong Creek was a popular excursion for picnics. The railway line through Armstrong Creek closed on 1 July 1955.
Demographics
In the , Armstrong Creek had a population of 373 people.
Education
There are no schools in Armstrong Creek. The nearest government primary school is Dayboro State School in neighbouring Dayboro to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is Bray Park State High School in Bray Park to the south-east.
References
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Suburbs of the City of Moreton Bay
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