Livingstone

Kinka Beach

QLD4703

Kinka Beach at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

674

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Kinka Beach.

Kinka Beach (4703) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.

Kinka Beach has roughly 674 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kinka Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kinka Beach's population at 674, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

674

Median age

56

Family households

56%

Lone person

39%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$298/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

22%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

674

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Livingstone Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,474

total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences386 (15.6%)
Offences Against Property364 (14.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order169 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person160 (6.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)142 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kinka Beach.

Local schools for Kinka Beach

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Government School Catchment

Emu Park State School

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Taranganba State School

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Coowonga State School

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Frequently asked

About Kinka Beach.

What is the Kinka Beach postcode?
Kinka Beach is in the 4703 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
What is the average rent in Kinka Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
What schools are in Kinka Beach?
There are 12 schools serving Kinka Beach on this page, including Emu Park State School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Taranganba State School.
How walkable is Kinka Beach?
Kinka Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kinka Beach?
Kinka Beach is close to Causeway Lake, Tanby, Mulambin, Rosslyn, Zilzie.
What is the population of Kinka Beach?
Kinka Beach has approximately 674 residents. The median age is 56.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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