Takura, Queensland

Summary

Takura is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Takura had a population of 528 people.[1]

Takura
Queensland
Takura is located in Queensland
Takura
Takura
Coordinates25°18′39″S 152°42′14″E / 25.3108°S 152.7038°E / -25.3108; 152.7038 (Takura (centre of locality))
Population528 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density10.154/km2 (26.30/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4655
Area52.0 km2 (20.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around Takura:
Toogoom Craignish Craignish
Beelbi Creek Takura Dundowran
Burgowan Burgowan Walligan

History edit

Takura Provisional School opened on 1908. On 1 January 1909 it became Takura State School. It closed on 21 February 1964.[3]

In the 2016 census Takura had a population of 528 people.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Takura (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  
  2. ^ "Takura – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46674)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0