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Kia Ora QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kia Ora, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kia Ora QLD is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kia Ora is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Kia Ora is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Kia Ora has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Kia Ora has a population density of 9.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kia Ora is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kia Ora is $1,500.

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Kia Ora Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kia Ora Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$514/wk

$26,728 per year

#8070 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kia Ora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.7% (122) Female 44.3% (97)

Population Density

9.7

people per km²

218 people · 22.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Kia Ora Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kia Ora Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.6% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.4% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kia Ora Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kia Ora Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Anglican

16.6%

Catholic

13.7%

Not stated

10.9%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kia Ora Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kia Ora Employment

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Employed full-time

34.6% 54 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 26 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

45.5% 71 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kia Ora Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.2%

Bachelor Degree

18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kia Ora Occupation

Managers

36.8%

Professionals

18.4%

Labourers

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.5%

Sales Workers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kia Ora Field of Study

Health

25.8%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Education

9.7%

Management & Commerce

9.7%

Engineering

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kia Ora Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kia Ora Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kia Ora Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 105

↔️

Separated

6.8% 12

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Divorced

10.7% 19

🕊️

Widowed

4.5% 8

👤

Never married

18.6% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kia Ora Ancestry

Australian

40.1%

English

26.4%

Scottish

10.4%

Irish

7.8%

German

3.7%

Polish

2.2%

Other

2.2%

Dutch

2.2%

Russian

1.9%

Welsh

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kia Ora School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.2%

Primary — Government

25.6%

Secondary — Catholic

20.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kia Ora Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.4% 46

✅

No need for assistance

88.6% 358

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kia Ora Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.6% 30

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kia Ora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kia Ora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

50.0%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Truck

5.6%

Other

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kia Ora Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

41.4%

3 vehicles

7.1%

4+ vehicles

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kia Ora Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.9%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kia Ora Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kia Ora Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

371

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kia Ora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kia Ora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kia Ora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.9%

Couple — no children

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kia Ora Military Service

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Previously served

13.2% 21

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Never served

86.8% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kia Ora Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 22

—

Did not provide

85.4% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kia Ora Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

5.6%

2 children

37.0%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kia Ora When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kia Ora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kia Ora Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

33.8%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kia Ora Where Residents Moved From

Same address

173

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kia Ora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Blended family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kia Ora Schools

schools nearby

government

885

avg ICSEA score

total students

Kia-Ora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 43 students

885

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kia Ora Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kia Ora

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $875/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Kia Ora vs State & National Average

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Pop: 109 Income: $593/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 109 Income: $743/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kia Ora

What is the population of Kia Ora QLD?

The population of Kia Ora QLD is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.7 people per km².Kia Ora is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kia Ora?

The median personal income in Kia Ora QLD is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Kia Ora is ranked #8,070 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kia Ora?

Median rent in Kia Ora QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kia Ora ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kia Ora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kia Ora QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kia Ora?

The median age in Kia Ora QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kia Ora a good suburb to live in?

Kia Ora is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 218.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31521. All dollar figures in AUD.