North Isis is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census North Isis had a population of 533 people.[1]
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Coordinates | 25.1733°S 152.2705°E / -25.1733; 152.2705 (North Isis (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 533 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 7.222/km2 (18.705/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4660 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 73.8 km2 (28.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Hinkler | ||||||||||||||
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The Bruce Highway touches the south-west boundary of North Isis (but does not enter it). At this point, the Isis Highway splits off and passes through the south-west corner of the locality and then forms the western boundary of the locality.[3]
The locality is predominantly used for farming, mostly of sugarcane. There is a network of cane tramways in the locality.[3]
Isis North Provisional School opened on 29 August 1887. On 1 June 1898 it became Isis North State School. It closed on 13 April 1942.[4]
A sugar mill opened in North Isis on Knockroe Road circa 1894.[5] It had ceased operation before 1931.[6]
Whitebridge State School opened on 1915 and closed on 1921.[4]
In the 2016 census North Isis had a population of 533 people.[1]
Towns, suburbs and localities in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland | |
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Bundaberg |
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Main Article: Local government areas of Queensland |