Postcode(s) 4306 Banks Creek Lake Manchester | State electorate(s) Nanango
Moggill Postal code 4306 | |
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Location 35 km (22 mi) SE of Esk
29 km (18 mi) NW of Brisbane Federal divisions Division of Blair, Division of Ryan Lgas Somerset Region, City of Brisbane | ||
Banks Creek is a rural locality split between the City of Brisbane and Somerset Region in Queensland, Australia. The locality is also split for the purposes of state and federal elections.
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Map of Banks Creek QLD 4306, Australia
Geography
The locality takes its name from the creek of the same name which flows though the locality into the Brisbane River at Savages Crossing (27.44385°S 152.67032°E / -27.44385; 152.67032 (Savages Crossing)), where Banks Creek Road has a bridge over the Brisbane River. Banks Creek Road is the main route through the locality.
The Brisbane River forms the south-western boundary of the locality.
History
A sawmill was built in the district in 1911.
In 1927, flooding of the Brisbane River cut a deep channel in the river where Banks Creek Road crossed the river. A low-level bridge was built by Mr Davidson, junior, to enable traffic to cross.
In the 1930s, Banks Creek became known for its high-quality Cavendish bananas.