Kings Beach, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kings BeachCaloundra, Queensland |
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Pool at Kings Beach
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 Kings Beach
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 3,042 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4551 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bribie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Caloundra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Kings Beach is a lovely coastal suburb located in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the beautiful Sunshine Coast Region. You can find it just east of Caloundra's main town area. In 2021, about 3,042 people called Kings Beach home.
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Exploring Kings Beach
Kings Beach faces the amazing Coral Sea from its north-east to its south. It has a lovely sandy beach on its southern side. To the north, you'll find a rocky headland.
Landscape and Features
The area around Kings Beach is quite hilly. It goes from sea level at the beach up to over 40 meters high in the north-west. The headland itself is about 20 meters high.
Housing and Shops
You'll see many homes and holiday apartments in Kings Beach. Most of the shops and restaurants are right along the beachfront. This area also has handy facilities like showers and toilets for beach visitors. There are nice parks along the beach and a walking path around the headland.
Kings Beach History
Kings Beach got its name from the King family. They were the first European people to live in this area. The family moved to Kings Beach in 1893.
St Andrew's Anglican Church
St Andrew's Anglican Church is an important building in Kings Beach. The first church was officially opened on January 22, 1939. A new church building was later opened on December 8, 1967.
Wickham Head and the AHS Centaur
Within Kings Beach, there's a place called Wickham Head. This headland is famous because the hospital ship AHS Centaur is thought to have been sunk nearby. This happened in 1943 during World War II, likely by Japanese submarines.
People of Kings Beach
Kings Beach is a growing community. In 2016, about 2,788 people lived there. By 2021, the population had grown to 3,042 people.
Historic Places
Kings Beach has some special places that are listed for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites:
- 6 Arthur Street and 3 Canberra Terrace: These are the Caloundra Lighthouses.
- Ormonde Terrace: This is where you'll find the Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion.
Learning in the Area
There aren't any schools directly in Kings Beach. However, there are primary and secondary schools in the nearby suburb of Caloundra.
Local Facilities
St Andrew's Anglican Church is located at 46 Upper Gay Terrace in Kings Beach. It's a key community spot.
