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Kia Ora

QLD 4570 • Queensland

218
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
22.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietFamily-Friendly

About Kia Ora

Kia Ora is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 27.6 kilometres north-east of Gympie and 200 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 218 at the 2021 census, the locality covers around 22.5 square kilometres of semi-rural land in the Wide Bay hinterland. The name Kia Ora derives from the historic Kia-Ora pastoral property once operated by the Elliott family, with the name itself drawn from the traditional Māori greeting.

The locality is anchored by the Kia-Ora State School, which has served the community for generations and remains an important social hub for local families. While Kia Ora itself has no retail centre, the city of Gympie — less than 30 minutes by car — provides access to schools, hospitals, shopping, and rail connections to Brisbane and Rockhampton. The surrounding Wide Bay hinterland offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle with scenic landscapes, appealing to families and acreage-seekers seeking space within easy reach of Gympie's services and the broader Sunshine Coast region.

Kia Ora falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.39 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North
28 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Gympie Approx. 30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Gympie North (~28 km), then approx. 2.5 hrs to Brisbane Roma Street on the North Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2-2.5 hrs

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides the main road route south to Brisbane; Gympie is the local service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kia Ora has no shops or commercial services; a car is required for all daily needs, with Gympie providing the nearest facilities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
218
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kia Ora known for? +

Kia Ora is known for its peaceful semi-rural character and the historic Kia-Ora pastoral property from which it takes its name. The locality's Kia-Ora State School has been a community anchor for generations of local families in the Gympie Region hinterland.

How far is Kia Ora from Gympie? +

Kia Ora is approximately 27.6 kilometres north-east of Gympie, making it around a 25 to 30 minute drive. Brisbane lies approximately 200 kilometres to the south, typically a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Bruce Highway.

Does Kia Ora have public transport? +

Kia Ora has very limited public transport. There is no rail service in the locality itself; the nearest train station is Gympie North, approximately 28 kilometres away, which offers Queensland Rail services south to Brisbane and north to Rockhampton.

What is the population of Kia Ora? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kia Ora has a population of 218 people across its 22.5 square kilometre area, reflecting its character as a quiet, low-density rural locality.

Is Kia Ora a good place to live? +

Kia Ora is well suited to families and individuals seeking a quiet acreage lifestyle with space and natural surroundings, while remaining within practical distance of Gympie's full range of services. Those without a car may find the lack of local amenities challenging.

What is the postcode for Kia Ora? +

The postcode for Kia Ora is 4570, shared with Gympie and several surrounding localities in the Gympie Region of Queensland.