Brightly, Queensland

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Brightly
Brightly is located in Queensland
Brightly
Brightly
Interactive map of Brightly
Coordinates: 21°16′27″S 148°53′28″E / 21.2741°S 148.8911°E / -21.2741; 148.8911 (Brightly (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
  • 16.8 km (10.4 mi) SSE of Mirani
  • 37.6 km (23.4 mi) SW of Mackay
  • 985 km (612 mi) NNW of Brisbane
Government
  State electorate
  Federal division
Area
  Total
40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi)
Population
  Total52 (2021 census)[1]
  Density1.287/km2 (3.33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4741
Suburbs around Brightly
Mia Mia Kinchant Dam North Eton
Pinevale Brightly Eton
Pinevale Eton Eton

Brightly is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Brightly had a population of 52 people.[1]

Brightley State School opened on 23 February 1925 and closed on 9 December 1988.[3] The spelling of the school name differs from the locality name.[4] The school was at 1843 Mirani Eton Road (21°15′32″S 148°55′11″E / 21.2588°S 148.9196°E / -21.2588; 148.9196 (Brightley State School (former))) and the school building is now used as a private residence.[5][6][7]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Brightly had a population of 70 people.[8]

In the 2021 census, Brightly had a population of 52 people.[1]

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