Kia Ora, Queensland

Kia Ora is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Kia Ora had a population of 218 people.

History
The district takes its name from the Kia-Ora pastoral property operated by the Elliott family. The name comes from the Māori greeting Kia ora.

Kia-Ora Provisional School opened on 18 July 1921 on land donated by the Elliott family. It became a state school in 1927.

In 1931, the main industries were dairying and forestry.

The Kia Ora Methodist Church opened in September 1938, becoming a Uniting Church following the 1977 amalgamation. It was at 2755 Anderleigh Road (-26.02878°N, 152.77777°W). It closed circa 1990 and was subsequently sold and converted to a house.

On 9 December 1950, the Kia Ora Memorial Hall was erected to honour those who served in war..

Demographics
In the, Kia Ora had a population of 501 people.

In the, Kia Ora had a population of 205 people.

In the, Kia Ora had a population of 218 people.

Heritage listings
Kia Ora has the following heritage sites:
 * 2572 Anderleigh Road: Kia Ora School
 * 2755 Anderleigh Road: Kia Ora Methodist Church

Education
Kia-Ora State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2754 Anderleigh Road (-26.0284°N, 152.7773°W). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 62 students with 4 teachers and 11 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).

There is no secondary school in Kia Ora. The nearest government secondary schools are Gympie State High School (to Year 12) in Gympie to the south-west and Tin Can Bay State School (to Year 10) in Tin Can Bay to the north-east.

Amenities
Kia Ora Public Memorial Hall is at 2740 Anderleigh Road (-26.02733°N, 152.77724°W).