Kin Kora, Queensland

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Kin Kora
Gladstone,  Queensland
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Kin Kora
Kin Kora, Queensland
Coordinates 23°52′43″S151°14′47″E / 23.8786°S 151.2463°E / -23.8786; 151.2463 (Kin Kora (centre of suburb))
Population2,396 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density1,260/km2 (3,270/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4680
Area1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Gladstone Region
State electorate(s) Gladstone
Federal division(s) Flynn
Suburbs around Kin Kora:
Clinton West Gladstone West Gladstone
New Auckland Kin Kora Sun Valley
New Auckland Telina Telina

Kin Kora is a suburb of Gladstone in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Kin Kora had a population of 2,396 people. [1]

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History

The suburb takes its name from Kin Kora Creek, which was in turn named in about 1853 by Dublin-born surveyor Francis Peter MacCabe with the traditional Irish name for the stronghold of the King of Ireland, Brian Boru. [2]

Kin Kora State School opened on 9 October 1981. [3] [4]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Kin Kora had a population of 2,686 people. [5]

In the 2016 census, Kin Kora had a population of 2,582 people. [6]

In the 2021 census, Kin Kora had a population of 2,396 people. [1]

Education

Kin Kora State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 43 Hibiscus Avenue ( 23°52′41″S151°15′13″E / 23.8781°S 151.2535°E / -23.8781; 151.2535 (Kin Kora State School) ). [7] [8] In 2013, the school had 873 students with 55 teachers (49 full-time equivalent). [9] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 771 students with 58 teachers (50 full-time equivalent) and 24 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). [10] It includes a special education program. [7]

There is no secondary school in Kin Kora. The nearest secondary school is Toolooa State High School in South Gladstone to the north-east. [11]

Amenities

The Windmill Centre is a shopping centre at 216-226 Philip Street ( 23°52′15″S151°14′28″E / 23.8709°S 151.2411°E / -23.8709; 151.2411 (community or commercial building) ). [12] [13]

Kin Kora C & K Community Kindergarten is at 84 Sun Valley Road ( 23°52′48″S151°15′06″E / 23.8800°S 151.2516°E / -23.8800; 151.2516 (kindergarten or preschool) ) adjacent to the Kin Kora State School. [14] [15]

Gladstone Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course at 1 Hickory Avenue ( 23°52′28″S151°14′37″E / 23.8745°S 151.2435°E / -23.8745; 151.2435 (GLADSTONE GOLF COURSE) ). [12] [16]

There are a number of parks in the area, including:

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kin Kora (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Kin Kora – suburb in Gladstone Region (entry 49524)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "Agency ID 6183, Kin Kora State School". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kin Kora (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 July 2014. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  6. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kin Kora (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  7. 1 2 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "Kin Kora State School". Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "2013 School Annual Report" (PDF). Kin Kora State School. Kin Kora State School. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  10. ↑ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  11. ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  12. 1 2 "Building areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  13. ↑ Google (21 February 2021). "The Windmill Centre" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  14. ↑ "Landmark Areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  15. ↑ "C&K Kin Kora Community Kindergarten". C&K - Childcare and Kindergarten. 14 May 2012. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  16. ↑ "Course Layout – Yaralla Sports Club". Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  17. 1 2 3 "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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