Kin Kora

Kin Kora has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Kin Kora's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 2,430. This reflects a growth of 34 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,396. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 2,420 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validation of 4 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,272 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase of regional areas nationally by 2041, with Kin Kora expected to expand by 130 persons, reflecting a total increase of 4.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kin Kora is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Kin Kora had minimal residential development activity between 2014 and 2018, with fewer than five dwelling approvals annually. This low level of development is typical in rural areas where housing demand is modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Kin Kora's development levels were substantially lower than those of the rest of Queensland during this period. The development pattern was also well below national averages. Recent building activity consisted entirely of detached houses, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties and space are typical. Between 2014 and 2018, Kin Kora had approximately 1604 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market for housing development.

Kin Kora has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Clinton Industrial Estate, Port of Gladstone Gatcombe, Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project, Gladstone Project, and Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET). The following list outlines those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Kin Kora shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kin Kora's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. In Kin Kora, 1,392 residents were employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation was 66.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Manufacturing is the primary sector for employment, at 2.7 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance, however, showed lower representation at 10.4%, compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures: employment rose by 1.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these to Kin Kora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Kin Kora's median income among taxpayers is $63,878, with an average of $78,963. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,815 (median) and $90,010 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Kin Kora's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 34.1% of individuals in Kin Kora earn between $1,500 - 2,999 (828 individuals), which is similar to regional levels where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses.

Kin Kora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Kin Kora's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kin Kora was at 27.8%, similar to Non-Metro Qld. Dwellings were either mortgaged (40.8%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,545, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Kin Kora was $280, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $275 and the national figure of $375.

Kin Kora has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.7% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.3%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Kin Kora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.6%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 36.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education. Kin Kora State School provides local educational services within Kin Kora, with an enrollment of 776 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area functions as an education hub, with 31.9 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 18.2 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kin Kora has eight active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 170 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 253 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 24 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kin Kora's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Kin Kora residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,421 people), compared to 55.6% across Rest of Qld.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.7% and 7.8% of residents respectively. A total of 69.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Rest of Qld. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (347 people).

Kin Kora ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kin Kora, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity: 89.1% were citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 92.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 48.4%, compared to 47.5% regionally. Ancestry revealed Australian (30.2%), English (30.1%), and Irish (7.8%) as top groups.

Notable differences existed for German (Kin Kora: 5.5%, regional: 5.1%), Maori (Kin Kora: 0.8%, regional: 0.8%), and Filipino (Kin Kora: 1.8%, regional: 1.4%).

Kin Kora's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kin Kora's median age is 37 years, significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with Australia's median of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.3%, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.3%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.0% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.6% to 13.7%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 14.1% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Kin Kora's age profile will significantly evolve. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongest at 16%, adding 47 residents to reach 346. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.