Kinka Beach, Queensland


Kinka Beach is a coastal rural locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the, Kinka Beach had a population of 621 people.

Geography

Kinka Beach is on the Capricorn Coast, situated on the banks of Kinka Creek, about north of Emu Park and 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, Kinka Beach had a population of 621.
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. 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. It was originally built by Kevin Logan as part of a now-closed tourist attraction Coral Life Marine Park.