Eukey is predominantly farming land. Doctors Creek flows to the south-west and ultimately is a tributary of the Severn River. McLaughin Creek flows north and merges with the northward-flowing Quart Pot Creek which continues into Storm King Dam before continuing into Stanthorpe.[3]
Eukey Road commences in neighbouring Ballandean to the south-west and passes through Eukey exiting to the north into Storm King towards Stanthorpe.[3]
Eukey was originally called Paddock Swamp. It was renamed Eukey in 1905.[5]
In 1872 tin was found in Eukey by Alexander (Sandy) Ross and tin mining commenced in the district.[6][7] Sandy Ross's land was very wet and so the tin was dredged out by the Paddock Creek Tin Dredging Company.[8]
Eukey Public Hall opened in 1921 and celebrated its centenary on 16 July 2021.[5]
Demographics
In the 2011 census, Eukey had a population of 510 people.[12]
In the 2016 census, Eukey had a population of 134 people.[13]
In the 2021 census, Eukey had a population of 140 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Eukey. The nearest government primary schools are Stanthorpe State School in Stanthorpe to the north, Severnlea State School in Severnlea to the north-west, and Ballandean State School in neighbouring Ballandean to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe.[3]
^"Reports of snow on Granite Belt". ABC Southern Queensland. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 June 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
^ ab"Eukey, 2 September 2021". Festival of Small Halls. 25 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.