Seaforth, Queensland


Seaforth is a coastal town and locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Seaforth is a small holiday and fishing town located North-northwest of Mackay.

History

In 1899 the Queensland Government bought Seaforth Estate from H.M. Finlayson as a settlement and named it Springcliff; however local residents always called it Seaforth and it was officially renamed in 1966.
At the, Seaforth had a population of 613.

Amentities

The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule near the school and at Seaforth Reserve Road.
The Seaforth branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 1-3 Margaret Street.

Education

Seaforth State School caters for students Prep to Year 6. The school opened on 24 April 1935.