Camira, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CamiraIpswich, Queensland |
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 Camira
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 7,415 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 927/km2 (2,400/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4300 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 25 km (16 mi) from Brisbane CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Jordan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Oxley | ||||||||||||||
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Camira is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, Camira had a population of 7,415 people.
Geography
Camira is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Brisbane CBD, near Springfield Lakes.
History
The origin of the suburb name is from an Aboriginal word meaning windy.
Camira State School opened on 29 January 1974.
At the 2011 census Camira had a population of 7,391 people.
At the 2016 census Camira had a population of 7,414 people.
Education
Camira State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 184-202 Old Logan Road (27°37′17″S 152°54′53″E / 27.6213°S 152.9146°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 617 students with 42 teachers (40 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Amenities
The Ipswich City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits the community centre.
