Electra, Queensland

Electra is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2021 census, Electra had a population of 103 people.^[1]

Electra Queensland
Electra
Coordinates	25.0036°S 152.1152°E / -25.0036; 152.1152 (Electra (centre of locality))
Population	103 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	3.787/km2 (9.81/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	27.2 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	33.6 km (21 mi) SW of Bundaberg CBD 351 km (218 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Electra: Bungadoo South Kolan Givelda Bungadoo Electra Givelda Bungadoo Promisedland Pine Creek

History

Electra Provisional School opened on 12 October 1892 and closed on 1966. On 1 January 1909, it became Electra State School. It closed in 1918. Electra State School reopened in 1936, closing permanently in 1966.^[3] The school building was relocated to Airy Park State School (later renamed Elliot Heads State School) in Elliott Heads.^[4][5]

Woodbine State School opened on 1909 and closed circa 1914.^[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Electra had a population of 111 people.^[6]

In the 2021 census, Electra had a population of 103 people.^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Electra. The nearest government primary school is Givelda State School in neighbouring Givelda to the east. The nearest government secondary school is Bundaberg State High School in Bundaberg South to the north-east.^[7]