South Bingera, Queensland

South Bingera
Bundaberg, Queensland
Population 590 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4670
Location 16 km (10 mi) from Bundaberg
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 locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-west of Bundaberg on the Isis Highway. At the 2011 census, South Bingera had a population of 590 people.[1]

History

The name Bingera is believed to be derived from the Kabi language word meaning bony bream (a fish).[3]

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.[4][5]

The Bingera Railway Station Provisional School opened in 1907, becoming a State School in 1909. It closed in 1963.[4][6]

Education

The Shalom Catholic College based in West Bundaberg has a 85 hectares (210 acres) site at South Bingera, used for outdoor activities and environmental education.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Bingera (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  2. "South Bingera (entry 44768)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  3. "Bingera (entry 2679)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  5. "Agency ID6282, Bingera South State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  6. "Agency ID6150, Bingera Railway Station State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  7. "Our History". Shalom College. Retrieved 20 April 2014.

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Coordinates: 24°58′06″S 152°13′08″E / 24.96833°S 152.21889°E / -24.96833; 152.21889

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