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Camira
IpswichQueensland
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Addison Road, 2014
Camira is located in Queensland
Camira
Camira
Location in Queensland
Population 7,415 (2021 census)
 • Density 927/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4300
Area 8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location 25 km (16 mi) from Brisbane CBD
LGA(s) City of Ipswich
State electorate(s) Jordan
Federal Division(s) Oxley
Suburbs around Camira:
Goodna Gailes Carole Park
Bellbird Park Camira Greenbank
Springfield Springfield Lakes Greenbank

Camira is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2021 census, Camira had a population of 7,415 people.

Geography

Camira is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Brisbane CBD, near Springfield Lakes.

History

The origin of the suburb name is from an Aboriginal word meaning windy.

Camira State School opened on 29 January 1974.

At the 2011 census Camira had a population of 7,391 people.

At the 2016 census Camira had a population of 7,414 people.

Education

Camira State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 184-202 Old Logan Road (27°37′17″S 152°54′53″E / 27.6213°S 152.9146°E / -27.6213; 152.9146 (Camira State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 617 students with 42 teachers (40 full-time equivalent) and 30 non-teaching staff (21 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Amenities

The Ipswich City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits the community centre.

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