Kin Kora, Queensland
- 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
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″S 151°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″S 151°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″S 151°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″S 151°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″S 151°15′10″E / 23.8761°S 151.2528°E / -23.8761; 151.2528 (Cypress Way Park))[17]
- Maroona Park (23°52′54″S 151°15′08″E / 23.8816°S 151.2523°E / -23.8816; 151.2523 (Maroona Park))[17]
- Toonee Park (23°52′46″S 151°14′41″E / 23.8795°S 151.2448°E / -23.8795; 151.2448 (Toonee Park))[17]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kin Kora (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Kin Kora – suburb in Gladstone Region (entry 49524)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "Agency ID 6183, Kin Kora State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kin Kora (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kin Kora (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Kin Kora State School". Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Building areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "The Windmill Centre" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Landmark Areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Course Layout – Yaralla Sports Club". Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "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.
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