South Bingera, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Bingera Bundaberg, Queensland
South Bingera Location in Queensland
Population	661 (2016 census)
• Density	26.76/km2 (69.3/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	24.7 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18.7 km (12 mi) SW of Bundaberg CBD 348 km (216 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around South Bingera: South Kolan South Kolan Branyan South Kolan South Bingera Elliott Pine Creek Pine Creek Elliott

South Bingera is a rural residential locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census South Bingera had a population of 661 people.

History

The name Bingera is believed to be derived from the Kabi language word meaning bony bream (a fish).

The Bingera Provisional School opened on 6 March 1893. In 1909 it became Bingera State School. In 1911, it was renamed Bingera South State School. The school closed about 1 December 1965.

The Bingera Railway Station Provisional School opened in 1907, becoming a State School in 1909. It closed in 1963.

Education

The Shalom Catholic College based in Bundaberg West has an 85 hectares (210 acres) site at South Bingera, used for outdoor activities and environmental education.

There are no conventional schools in South Bingera. The nearest government primary schools are Branyan Road State School in neighbouring Branyan to the north-east, Kolan South State School in neighbouring South Kolan to the north, and Givelda State School in Givelda to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg State High School in Bundaberg South to the north-east.