Kin Kora, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kin Kora, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Kin Kora |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -23.87836 |
| Longitude | 151.24669 |
| Population | 2,494 |
| Density | 1319.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 4680 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 437 km north-northwest |
Kin Kora is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,494. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 1319.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 437 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Kin Kora is located at 23.8784°S, 151.2467°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kin Kora lies on a sun-drenched plateau, its landscape a subtle interplay of ochre earth and hardy green scrub. It lies 93.3 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 127°T), and is situated 3.3 km east of Clinton. The air here, particularly as the afternoon light softens, carries a dry, warm breath, hinting at the vastness of the Queensland interior that stretches out beyond the immediate surrounds. Low, scrubby vegetation, a resilient patchwork of spinifex and acacia, clings to the gently rolling terrain, punctuated by the occasional sturdy gum tree standing sentinel against the expansive sky. The character of Kin Kora is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the days unfold with a measured, unhurried grace.
The story of Kin Kora is intrinsically linked to the rich mineral veins that thread through this region, a legacy of mining that has shaped its economy and its very identity. For generations, the earth has yielded its bounty, fostering a resilient local economy built on resource extraction and the industries that support it. This history is not always visible in grand monuments, but rather in the sturdy, practical buildings that house the businesses and homes of Kin Kora, and in the ingrained pragmatism of its people. The surrounding countryside, though appearing stark to the casual observer, is a vital part of this economic engine, with grazing properties often interspersed with the more overt signs of mineral exploration, creating a unique blend of pastoral and industrial influences that define this particular corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kin Kora, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kin Kora, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Kin Kora includes the postcode (4680), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kin Kora is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |