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Overview

Somerset Dam is a small rural town on the slopes of Mount Brisbane, on the western bank of the Stanley River just below the Somerset Dam wall. The 2021 census recorded 78 residents living in homes established in the 1930s when the settlement was laid out with gravel streets, electricity and reticulated water for dam‑building families. The locality borders Lake Somerset and the 3,228‑hectare Deer Reserve National Park, providing immediate access to water‑based and bush recreation.

Community facilities include the historic Coronation Hall, operated by the Somerset Regional Council for events and weddings, and St Joseph’s Catholic Church of the Parish of St Mel’s at Esk. With no schools in the town, families travel to Toogoolawah or Kilcoy for primary and secondary education. The blend of modest historic homes, lake‑front views and proximity to the national park creates a tranquil, nature‑focused lifestyle for residents and visitors alike.