Carmila, Queensland


Carmila is a town and coastal locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Carmila is situated approximately south of the town of Sarina. The North Coast railway line passes through the town which is served by the Carmila railway station. The Bruce Highway passes through the town as well. A large portion of the north west of Carmila belongs to the West Hill State Forest. Along the coast, the West Hill National Park was established in 1971. The major land uses are sugar cane farming and cattle grazing. Professional fishing occurs off the coast.

History

Carmila State School opened on 9 July 1923.
Carmila Post Office opened by March 1924.
Carmila West State School opened on 18 August 1924 and closed on 31 December 1965.
Carmila Police Station opened in 1933.
The Carmila Library opened in 1978.
At the 2011 census, Carmila and the surrounding area had a population of 398.

Heritage listings

Carmila has a number of heritage-listed sites, including the Carmila Cane Lift at 49 Hindles Road.

Amenities

The Isaac Regional Council operates a public library at 16 Music Street.

Education

Camila State School is a government co-education primary school. In 2014, it had 32 students enrolled with 2 teachers. The nearest secondary school is in Sarina.