Kin Kora, Queensland

Kin Kora Gladstone,  Queensland
Kin Kora
Coordinates	23°52′43″S151°14′47″E / 23.8786°S 151.2463°E / -23.8786; 151.2463 (Kin Kora (centre of suburb))
Population	2,396 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	1,260/km2 (3,270/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4680
Area	1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.4 km (3 mi) SW of South Gladstone 5.7 km (4 mi) S of Gladstone CBD 110 km (68 mi) SE of Rockhampton 511 km (318 mi) NNW of Brisbane
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]

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 government 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:

• Cypress Way Park ( 23°52′34″S151°15′10″E / 23.8761°S 151.2528°E / -23.8761; 151.2528 (Cypress Way Park) ) ^[17]
• Maroona Park ( 23°52′54″S151°15′08″E / 23.8816°S 151.2523°E / -23.8816; 151.2523 (Maroona Park) ) ^[17]

• Toonee Park ( 23°52′46″S151°14′41″E / 23.8795°S 151.2448°E / -23.8795; 151.2448 (Toonee Park) ) ^[17]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kin Kora (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
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.
6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kin Kora (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
7. "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. "Building areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
13. "The Windmill Centre" (Map). Google Maps . 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. "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.

External links

• "Gladstone Suburbs". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.