Machine Creek
QLD 4695 • Queensland
About Machine Creek
Machine Creek is a small rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, located approximately 38 kilometres west of Gladstone and 77 kilometres south-east of Rockhampton, within the state electorate of Gladstone. The locality covers around 34 square kilometres and recorded a population of 131 at the 2021 Census, spread across rural residential and farming properties. It takes its name from a local watercourse and sits within a predominantly agricultural hinterland landscape between Gladstone and the Fitzroy region.
Life in Machine Creek is quiet and semi-rural, with residents typically relying on Gladstone or the nearby locality of Mount Larcom (approximately 6.5 km to the north-east) for everyday services, shopping, and schooling. The surrounding area features grazing properties and open farmland typical of central Queensland's coastal hinterland, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within a reasonable distance of Gladstone's urban amenities. The region benefits from its proximity to a major industrial and port city, providing employment and services for those who choose to live a little further out.
Machine Creek falls under postcode 4695 and is governed by Gladstone Region Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — Gladstone (nearest city) approx. 30-40 min by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Gladstone is the nearest major city at ~38 km; Bruce Highway accessible via Gladstone-Monto Road
Machine Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gentle Annie Road
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Raglan Street