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Kiamba

QLD 4560 • Queensland

191
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
16.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralNatureFamily-Friendly

About Kiamba

Kiamba is a peaceful rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, situated approximately 11.6 kilometres north-west of Nambour and 126 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality covers 16.5 square kilometres of lush hinterland country and recorded a population of 191 at the 2021 census, comprising a mix of farming families, hobby farmers and lifestyle residents. Kiamba is home to Wappa Dam and the scenic Wappa Falls, which form part of the Sunshine Coast's water supply catchment and a popular local nature attraction. The surrounding landscape features undulating hills, subtropical vegetation and small-scale farms typical of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Kiamba's rural lifestyle is complemented by its proximity to both the Sunshine Coast hinterland village circuit and the urban services of Nambour, the Sunshine Coast's historic service town approximately 12 kilometres to the south-east. The nearby hinterland towns of Yandina, Eumundi and Maleny offer artisan markets, galleries, organic produce and the region's distinctive creative community culture that has long attracted alternative lifestyle seekers and retirees. Wappa Falls and the surrounding creek systems are popular with bushwalkers and picnickers. The Sunshine Coast's beaches at Noosa, Coolum and Maroochydore are approximately 40–50 kilometres away, providing convenient coastal access for residents.

Kiamba falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ninderry electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4560
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Ninderry
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.64°, 152.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.48 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nambour
12 km
Sunshine Coast Line – trains to Brisbane Central ~1 hr 40 min
Yandina
8 km
Sunshine Coast Line – trains to Brisbane Central ~1 hr 50 min

Bus Services

  • Sunbus local routes — Nambour / Yandina ~20 min to Nambour

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
126 km
By Train
~2 hrs (drive to Nambour or Yandina, then Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane Central)
By Bus
~2.5 hrs (local bus to Nambour, then Translink coach to Brisbane)
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 30 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Nambour (12 km) is the primary local hub with rail access. Sunshine Coast Airport at Marcoola (~35 km) provides regional air travel. Daily commuting to Brisbane by train is long but feasible for some residents.

Walkability Car Dependent

Kiamba is a rural hinterland locality with no walkable shops. A car is needed for all daily needs. Nambour and Yandina are the nearest towns for services and train connections.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
191
▲ 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

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