Isis Central is a locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Isis Central had a population of 216 people.[1]

Isis Central Queensland
Isis Central Sugar Mill with cane train, 17 September 1896
Isis Central
Coordinates	25.1955°S 152.1830°E / -25.1955; 152.1830
Population	216 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	4.500/km2 (11.65/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4660
Area	48.0 km2 (18.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal division(s)	Hinkler
Suburbs around Isis Central: Booyal Booyal Cordalba Booyal Isis Central North Isis Eureka Eureka Apple Tree Creek

History

The locality takes its name from the Isis River, which in turn was named by mine owner William Howard who lived in the area from 1862. Howard named it after the Isis River in England, a tributary of the River Thames.[2]

In 1894 local sugarcane growers decided to raise funds to build the Isis Central Sugar Mill. The Queensland Government approved the construction of the mill, costing £26,000 and Walkers Limited were engaged to build the mill. The first crushing began on Tuesday 7 September 1897.[3]

Isis Central Mill Provisional School opened on 23 January 1899. It became Isis Central Mill State School on 1 January 1909. It closed on 11 December 1987.[4]

Heritage listings

There are a number of heritage-listed sites in Isis Central, including:

• 721 Adies Road (25.1988°S 152.1910°E / -25.1988; 152.1910 (Adie's House and Site)): Adie's House and Site[5]

Education

There are no schools in Isis Central. The nearest primary schools are in neighbouring Cordalba and Booyal. The nearest secondary school is in Childers.[6]

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