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Kinka Beach

QLD 4703 • Queensland

674
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRetireesAffordable
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About Kinka Beach

Kinka Beach is a small coastal locality on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, situated approximately 5 kilometres south of Yeppoon in the Livingstone Shire. With a population of around 674 residents spread across a compact 7.4 square kilometre area, it is a quiet beachside community characterised by a mix of permanent residents and holiday home owners. The suburb sits along the calm waters of Keppel Bay, offering direct foreshore access and relaxed coastal living away from the bustle of larger regional centres.

Life at Kinka Beach revolves around the beach and the outdoors, with residents enjoying swimming, fishing, and boating as everyday pastimes. The community has a laid-back holiday-town feel, popular with retirees and families seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle within easy reach of Rockhampton's services. Yeppoon's main shopping, dining, and medical facilities are just a short drive north, while the Great Keppel Island ferry terminal provides access to island day trips and reef snorkelling in the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Kinka Beach falls under postcode 4703 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Keppel electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4703
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Livingstone
Federal Electorate
Capricornia
State Electorate
Keppel
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.07°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.41 km²
Population Density
91 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4703

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4703, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,828
Median 2023–24
$62,517
▲ 23.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$81,273

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4703; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 20 — Yeppoon & Rockhampton 15 min to Yeppoon

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
45 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station is Rockhampton
By Car (Peak)
45-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40 min

🛣️ Car essential; travel via Yeppoon Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited walkability; beach access is walkable from nearby streets but shops and services require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
674
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Livingstone Local Government Area, which contains Kinka Beach. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.3 / 100k
2yr Down 48.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Down 53.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
942.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.4% 10yr Up 197.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.2% 10yr Up 406.0%
Steal from vehicle
241.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Down 32.8%
View all offence categories for Livingstone →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kinka Beach located? +

Kinka Beach is a coastal locality on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, about 5 km south of Yeppoon and 45 km east of Rockhampton.

What is Kinka Beach known for? +

Kinka Beach is known for its calm beachfront on Keppel Bay, relaxed coastal lifestyle, and proximity to Great Keppel Island. It is popular with retirees and holiday home owners.

Is there public transport at Kinka Beach? +

There is limited bus service connecting Kinka Beach to Yeppoon and Rockhampton, but most residents rely on a private vehicle for daily travel.

What are the schools near Kinka Beach? +

There are no schools directly in Kinka Beach. The nearest schools are in Yeppoon, including Yeppoon State School and Yeppoon State High School, approximately 5-8 km away.

Is Kinka Beach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kinka Beach is part of the Livingstone LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Kinka Beach? +

Kinka Beach had a population of 674 at the 2021 Census.