Keppel Sands, Queensland facts for kids
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Beach at Keppel Sands (low tide), 2016
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 Keppel Sands
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 374 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 10.904/km2 (28.24/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 34.3 km2 (13.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Livingstone | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Keppel | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Keppel Sands is a small coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its relaxed, village-like feel. This area is great for fishing and holidays.
In 2021, about 374 people lived in Keppel Sands. It is part of the Livingstone Shire local government area.
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Exploring Keppel Sands
Keppel Sands is the most southern town on the beautiful Capricorn Coast. It is about 676 kilometers (419 miles) north-west of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland.
The town is separated from larger places like Emu Park and Yeppoon by Coorooman Creek. Keppel Sands is a calm place, perfect for people who love fishing or just want to relax. Many retired people choose to live here.
What You Can Find in Keppel Sands
Even though it's a small town, Keppel Sands has some useful places:
- A hotel where you can stay.
- A caravan park for campers.
- A motel for visitors.
- A local store for your needs.
- An Australia Post office.
- Two boat ramps for launching boats.
The Coast Guard, who help keep people safe on the water, are located at Pumpkin Creek. This creek is at the southern edge of the town.
A Look Back in Time
Keppel Sands was first called Sandhills. Its current name comes from Keppel Bay. This bay was named on May 27, 1770, by Lieutenant James Cook. He was the commander of the ship HMS Endeavour. He named it after Admiral Augustus Keppel, who was a very important naval officer at the time.
For a long time, Keppel Sands has been a popular beach for people from Rockhampton and nearby areas. At first, people had small beach huts or weekend homes here. Over time, these changed into the permanent houses you see today.
There used to be boarding houses where visitors could stay. But as roads got better, people could just visit for the day. The Savoy Theatre was a special place where people watched movies and went to dances.
The Local School's Journey
The local school first opened in 1903 as Mount Barlow Provisional School. It became Mount Barlow State School in 1909. Around 1930, its name changed to Sandhills State School. Then, in 1938, it was renamed Keppel Sands State School.
The Keppel Sands Post Office, where people send and receive mail, opened on September 1, 1927.
Nearby Communities
Close to Keppel Sands is a place called Joskeleigh. This community was home to many South Sea Islander people. They were brought to Australia as workers from islands in Melanesia and Polynesia.
Between 2008 and 2013, Keppel Sands was part of the Rockhampton Region. Now, it is back in the Shire of Livingstone.
Learning in Keppel Sands
Keppel Sands State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. You can find the school at 1325 Keppel Sands Road.
It's a small school. In 2018, there were 28 students with 3 teachers. This means students get a lot of personal attention.
There are no high schools in Keppel Sands itself. Older students usually go to Yeppoon State High School in Yeppoon, which is to the north.
