Kia Ora, Queensland facts for kids

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Kia Ora Location in Queensland
Population	205 (2016 census)
• Density	9.11/km2 (23.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4570
Area	22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Kia Ora: Neerdie Neerdie Toolara Forest Neerdie Kia Ora Toolara Forest Downsfield Goomboorian Toolara Forest

Kia Ora is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Kia Ora had a population of 205 people.

History

Kia Ora Station homestead, 1931

Kia-Ora Provisional School opened on 18 July 1921. It became a state school in 1927. It is located at 2754 Anderleigh Rd (26°01′41″S 152°46′36″E / 26.02817°S 152.77676°E / -26.02817; 152.77676 (Kia-Ora State School)).

The Kia Ora Memorial Hall was erected to honour those who served in war. It is located on the corner of Johnson and Anderleigh Roads (26°01′38″S 152°46′39″E / 26.027132°S 152.777397°E / -26.027132; 152.777397 (Kia Ora Memorial Hall)).

In 1931, the main industries were dairying and forestry.

Education

Kia-Ora State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2754 Anderleigh Road (26°01′42″S 152°46′38″E / 26.0284°S 152.7773°E / -26.0284; 152.7773 (Kia-Ora State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 62 students with 4 teachers and 11 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).