Kinka Beach, Queensland

Kinka Beach is a coastal rural locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Kinka Beach had a population of 621 people.[1]

Kinka Beach
Queensland
The Big Whale, one of Australia's big things, 2009
Kinka Beach
Coordinates23.2258°S 150.7913°E / -23.2258; 150.7913
Population621 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density39.30/km2 (101.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4703
Area15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 661 km (411 mi) N of Brisbane
  • 46 km (29 mi) NE of Rockhampton
  • 14 km (9 mi) S of Yeppoon
  • 6 km (4 mi) N of Emu Park
LGA(s)Shire of Livingstone
State electorate(s)Keppel
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Localities around Kinka Beach:
Causeway Lake Causeway Lake Causeway Lake
Tanby Kinka Beach The Keppels
Tanby Emu Park Emu Park

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

Kinka Beach is on the Capricorn Coast, situated on the banks of Kinka Creek, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Emu Park and 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Yeppoon.

History

Kinka Beach is the traditional land of the Darumbal Aboriginal tribe, as is all of the Capricornia region.

The land including the settlement was originally part of a pastoral lease, but limited development took place after a coastal road linking Emu Park and Yeppoon was made during the 1930s. It was not until the 1960s, however, that substantial residential development took place.

At the 2006 census, Kinka Beach had a population of 621.[3]

Prior to Local Government Amalgamations in 2008, the Capricorn Coast was administered by Livingstone Shire Council. From 2008 to 2013, the shire was amalgamated into the Rockhampton Region. From 2014, the Shire of Livingstone was re-established and now administers Kinka Beach.

Community

Today, Kinka Beach consists of about half a dozen streets lined mainly with modern homes wedged between the Scenic Highway and the beach.

Most Kinka Beach residents enjoy pristine and unimpeded views of the world-renowned Great Keppel Island. Their unspoilt beach is just metres from their modern homes.

The area is entirely residential except for one small shop. There is also a caravan park and three motels (Kinka Palms Beachfront Apartments / Motel, Sunlover Lodge, and Kinka Kippa). Many of the residents are retired, whilst others commute to work in Emu Park, Yeppoon or Rockhampton. Kinka Beach is linked to all three centres by a bus service which runs every day including weekends.

Attractions

The Big Whale is one of Australia's big things. It is at 1059 Scenic Highway (23.2264°S 150.7928°E / -23.2264; 150.7928 (The Big Whale, Kinka Beach)). It was originally built by Kevin Logan as part of a now-closed tourist attraction Coral Life Marine Park.[4][5]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kinka Beach (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Kinka Beach - locality in Livingstone Shire (entry 48705)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Kinka Beach (SSC)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  4. "BIG THINGS OF OZ: Big Kinka Whale – Kinka Beach". BIG THINGS OF OZ. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  5. Clark, David (2004), Big things, Penguin, p. 71, ISBN 978-0-14-300200-0
  • "Kinka Beach". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
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