Clare, Queensland facts for kids
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 Clare
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 201 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.752/km2 (4.54/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4807 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 114.7 km2 (44.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dawson | ||||||||||||||
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Clare is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It's located in an area called the Shire of Burdekin. In 2021, about 201 people lived in Clare.
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Exploring Clare's Landscape
Clare is a flat area, sitting about 20 metres above sea level. The Burdekin River runs along its eastern side. This land is perfect for growing sugarcane. Farmers use special small railways called cane tramways to move the harvested sugarcane to nearby sugar mills. The main part of the town is in the east, close to the river.
Clare Solar Farm
In 2018, the Clare Solar Farm was built in Clare. This is a large area with many solar panels that create clean energy from the sun.
A Look Back at Clare's History
The town of Clare was first called Mulgrave. But on July 20, 1882, its name was officially changed to Clare.
Post Office and General Store
A small office for mail opened in the area around 1879. It changed names a few times, becoming Clare Post Office in 1882. It closed for a while but is now open again. Today, the Clare post office also works as a small general store.
Clare State School's Past
Clare State School first opened its doors on February 8, 1950. If you visit the school, you might spot a time capsule near the front gates. This special capsule is set to be opened in 2025!
Who Lives in Clare?
The number of people living in Clare has changed over the years. In 2021, the population was 201 people.
Learning in Clare
Clare State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located on Larkin Street. In 2018, the school had 19 students and two teachers.
If you're looking for a high school, there isn't one in Clare itself. The closest secondary school is Home Hill State High School, which is in Home Hill.
