Kia Ora, Queensland

Kia Ora is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Kia Ora had a population of 205 people.[1]

Kia Ora
Queensland
Kia Ora
Coordinates26.0155°S 152.7658°E / -26.0155; 152.7658
Population205 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density9.11/km2 (23.60/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4570
Area22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Gympie Region
State electorate(s)Gympie
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Kia Ora:
Neerdie Neerdie Toolara Forest
Neerdie Kia Ora Toolara Forest
Downsfield Goomboorian Toolara Forest

History
Kia Ora Station homestead, 1931

Kia-Ora Provisional School opened on 18 July 1921. It became a state school in 1927.[3][4] The Kia Ora Memorial Hall was erected to honour those who served in war. It is located on the corner of Johnson and Anderleigh Roads (26.027132°S 152.777397°E / -26.027132; 152.777397 (Kia Ora Memorial Hall)).[5]

In 1931, the main industries were dairying and forestry.[6]

In the 2011 census, Kia Ora had a population of 501 people.[7]

Heritage listings

Kia Ora has the following heritage sites:

  • 2572 Anderleigh Road: Kia Ora School[8]
  • McCarthy Road: Kia Ora Methodist Church[9]

Education

Kia-Ora State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2754 Anderleigh Road (26.0284°S 152.7773°E / -26.0284; 152.7773 (Kia-Ora State School)).[10][11] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 62 students with 4 teachers and 11 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).[12]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kia Ora (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Kia Ora – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46347)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. "Kia Ora SS". Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  5. "Kia Ora Memorial Hall". Monument Australia. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  6. "CARAVAN TALES". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939). Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 24 September 1931. p. 4. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  7. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kia Ora (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  8. "Kia Ora School" (PDF). Local Heritage Register. Gympie Regional Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  9. "Kia Ora Methodist Church" (PDF). Local Heritage Register. Gympie Regional Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  10. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  11. "Kia-Ora State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  12. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.

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