Kiels Mountain, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kiels MountainSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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 Kiels Mountain
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 714 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 155.2/km2 (402/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4559 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ninderry | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Kiels Mountain is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Sunshine Coast Region. In 2021, about 714 people lived here. This area is mostly used for homes with large yards, giving it a peaceful, rural feel.
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Exploring Kiels Mountain's Geography
Kiels Mountain is named after the mountain itself, which is right in the middle of the area. This mountain is about 153 meters (502 feet) tall. The main highway, the Bruce Highway, runs along its western side.
Several small creeks start on the slopes of Kiels Mountain. These creeks eventually flow into the Maroochy River. Eudlo Creek also passes through the very southeastern tip of Kiels Mountain.
A Look Back at Kiels Mountain's History
The mountain and the area are named after Heinrich "Henry" August Keil. He was an early settler who arrived in Queensland from Germany in 1857. In 1880, he chose land on the eastern side of the mountain. Henry Keil was also the first person to settle in the nearby area of Diddillibah in 1869.
Henry Keil and his wife Elizabeth were well-known members of the Salvation Army on the Sunshine Coast. They were known for being very kind and helpful to the local Aboriginal people.
Around 1930, the spelling of the name was changed from "Keils" to "Kiels Mountain" to make it sound more English.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Kiels Mountain has grown over the years:
- In 2011, there were 657 people.
- In 2016, the population was 664 people.
- By 2021, the population had grown to 714 people.
A Special Spiritual Place
At the very top of Kiels Mountain, you'll find Avatar's Abode. This is a large spiritual retreat that covers about 99 acres (40 hectares). It is dedicated to Meher Baba (1894–1969), a spiritual teacher who visited the site in 1958. Avatar's Abode is the oldest and longest-running Eastern spiritual retreat in Queensland.
Schools Near Kiels Mountain
There are no public schools located directly within Kiels Mountain. Students living here usually go to primary schools in nearby Woombye or Kuluin. For high school, students typically attend schools in Nambour or Maroochydore.
Parks and Green Spaces
Kiels Mountain has several lovely parks and bushland areas where you can enjoy nature:
- Brookfield Court Bushland Conservation Reserve
- Bushbird Court Bushland Conservation Reserve
- Glenfinnan Bushland Conservation Reserve
- Kaalba Court Natural Amenity Reserve
- Kentish Road Reserve
- Kiel Mountain Bushland Conservation Reserve
- Merimist Way Bushland Conservation Reserve
