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Kinka Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kinka Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 881. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
881 Population 3/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,658 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$18,658 median income, 9.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$167,800 home value, $839/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population881
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,658
Per Capita$18,658
Unemployment9.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$167,800
Rent$839
Ownership77.5%
Housing Units352

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population881
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-23.2247°, 150.7968°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,658
Median Age56.0 years

About Kinka Beach

Kinka Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 881. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kinka Beach has a population of 881 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

881
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kinka Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kinka Beach is $18,658, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,658 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $359, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Kinka Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,658
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,658
Avg Weekly Wage$359

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kinka Beach is $167,800, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $839 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 77.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 352 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$167,800
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$839
28% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.5%
Owner-Occupied77.5%
Renter-Occupied22.5%
Housing Units352

Property Tax

Climate in Kinka Beach

Kinka Beach has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.5° 123.6
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.4° 221.5
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.4° 196.1
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.7° 67.3
May 20°C / 68°F 16° / 24.1° 62.4
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22° 52.9
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.5° 32.2
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.3° 31.3
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.3° 41.0
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.2° 48.2
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 21.7° / 27.6° 70.4
Dec 26°C / 79°F 23.1° / 28.8° 109.7
Kinka Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-23.2247°N, 150.7968°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 2, 1998.

Nov 2, 1998 138 km NE of Cooee Bay, Australia M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 32 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 225 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 103 km
1980 Simon Category 3 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in

Kinka Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 64°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Kinka Beach

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kinka Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shell World

Libraries in Kinka Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Emu Park Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Airports Near Kinka Beach

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinka Beach

What is the population of Kinka Beach?

Kinka Beach has a population of 881 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kinka Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,658, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $167,800 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kinka Beach?

Kinka Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kinka Beach?

The job market in Kinka Beach faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $359. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kinka Beach?

The median home value in Kinka Beach is $167,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $839. The homeownership rate is 77.5%.

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