Kinka Beach, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kinka Beach Queensland
The Big Whale, one of Australia's big things, 2009
Kinka Beach Location in Queensland
Population	674 (2021 census)
• Density	42.66/km2 (110.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4703
Area	15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.4 km (4 mi) NW of Emu Park 14.4 km (9 mi) SSE of Yeppoon 46.3 km (29 mi) NW of Rockhampton 678 km (421 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Livingstone
State electorate(s)	Keppel
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Kinka Beach: Causeway Lake Causeway Lake Causeway Lake Tanby Kinka Beach The Keppels Tanby Emu Park Emu Park

Kinka Beach is a lovely coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's a rural locality within the Livingstone Shire. In 2021, about 674 people called Kinka Beach home. It's a great spot for relaxing by the sea!

Exploring Kinka Beach's Geography

Aerial view of Causeway Lake and Kinka Beach (to the south), 2009

Kinka Beach is located on the beautiful Capricorn Coast. It sits right next to Kinka Creek. You can find it about 6 kilometers north of Emu Park. It is also about 17 kilometers south of Yeppoon.

The Scenic Highway runs through Kinka Beach. It comes from the north, near Causeway Lake. The highway then follows the coast closely. It leaves the area towards the south-east, heading to Emu Park.

Most of the land here is still natural and undeveloped. The houses are mainly found close to the coast. They are usually along or just off the Scenic Highway.

There's a smaller area called Kinka within the locality. It's in the south-east part of Kinka Beach. This area got its name from an old railway station. It was once part of the Emu Park railway line.

You can also see Great Keppel Island from Kinka Beach. It's an island located just offshore.

A Look at Kinka Beach's History

Kinka Beach is part of the traditional lands of the Darumbal Aboriginal tribe. This tribe has lived in the entire Capricornia region for a very long time.

The land where Kinka Beach is now was first used for large farms. These were called pastoral leases. Not much building happened until the 1930s. That's when a road was built along the coast. This road connected Emu Park and Yeppoon.

However, most of the homes we see today were built later. A lot of new houses appeared in the 1960s.

Before 2008, the Capricorn Coast was managed by the Livingstone Shire Council. Then, from 2008 to 2013, it became part of the Rockhampton Region. But in 2014, the Shire of Livingstone was started again. Now, it manages Kinka Beach once more.

Who Lives in Kinka Beach?

The number of people living in Kinka Beach has grown over time.

• In 2006, there were 621 people.
• In 2016, the population was still 621 people.
• By 2021, the population had increased to 674 people.

Learning and Schools

Kinka Beach does not have its own schools. Kids living here go to schools in nearby towns. The closest primary school is Emu Park State School. It's in Emu Park, to the south-east. For high school, students usually go to Yeppoon State High School. This school is in Yeppoon, to the north-west.

Shops and Places to Stay

Kinka Beach has a few handy places. There is one small shop where you can buy things. If you're visiting, there's also a caravan park. Plus, you can find three different motels for a comfortable stay.

Getting Around Kinka Beach

It's easy to travel from Kinka Beach to nearby towns. A bus service connects Kinka Beach to Emu Park, Yeppoon, and Rockhampton. The bus runs every day, even on weekends!

Fun Things to See

One of the most famous sights in Kinka Beach is The Big Whale. It's one of Australia's big things! You can find it at 1059 Scenic Highway. The Big Whale was first built by Kevin Logan. It was part of a tourist attraction called Coral Life Marine Park. That park is now closed, but the whale is still there!