Kianga
QLD 4718 • Queensland
About Kianga
Kianga is a rural locality in the Banana Shire, Central Queensland, situated adjacent to the town of Moura approximately 155 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton. Covering over 423 square kilometres, the locality has a population of approximately 219 residents and is closely associated with the Bowen Basin coal industry that defines much of the region's economy. The median household income is above the Queensland average, reflecting the relatively high wages common in resource-sector communities in Central Queensland.
Kianga takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning home and was formally identified as a locality following the establishment of the Kianga railway station in 1937. The area is historically significant as the site of the 1975 Kianga No. 1 mine disaster, in which 13 miners lost their lives. Today, the locality neighbours Moura, which provides all essential services including schools, shops, and medical facilities, while the broader Dawson Valley region is known for its coking coal export operations, grazing properties, and the Dawson River landscape.
Kianga falls under postcode 4718 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4718
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4718, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4718; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Moura / Rockhampton Approximately 2 hrs to Rockhampton
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Capricorn Highway and Dawson Highway provide main road access; Thangool Airport near Biloela is the practical option for long-distance travel
Kianga is a dispersed rural locality; all services and shopping are in nearby Moura, requiring a short drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dawson Highway
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Gillespie Street
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Gillespie Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Banana Local Government Area, which contains Kianga. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.