Derri Derra is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Derri Derra had a population of 146 people.[1]
Derri Derra Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 25.7052°S 151.2497°E / -25.7052; 151.2497 (Derri Derra (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 146 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.7969/km2 (2.064/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4626 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 183.2 km2 (70.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | North Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Derri Derra Provisional School opened on 7 March 1927. In 1951 it became Derri Derra State School. It closed on 6 August 1971.[3] It was on the north-west corner of the junction of Mundubbera Durong Road and Back Derra Road (25.72314°S 151.21660°E / -25.72314; 151.21660 (Derri Derra State School (former))).[4][5]
Beeron Road Provisional School opened on 5 September 1927. In 1952 it became Beeron Road State School. It closed on 11 December 1987.[3] It was at 1070 Beeron Road (25.7303°S 151.30033°E / -25.7303; 151.30033 (Beeron Road State School (former))).[6] The school grounds are used as a sports and recreation area under the control of the North Burnett Regional Council.[5]
In the 2016 census Derri Derra had a population of 146 people.[1]
The Burnett River forms part of the northern boundary. The Auburn River forms most of the western boundary before joining the Burnett in the north-west. The Boyne River forms the eastern boundary and most of the northern before also joining the Burnett.[7]
The Mundubbera Durong Road (State Route 75) runs through from north to south.