Kawana Waters, Queensland
| Kawana Waters Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
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|---|---|
| Population | 23,932 (2011 Census)[1] |
| • Density | 1,344/km2 (3,482/sq mi) |
| Established | 1970s |
| Postcode(s) | 4575 |
| Area | 17.8 km2 (6.9 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| Location | 95 km (59 mi) N of Brisbane |
| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region |
| State electorate(s) | Kawana |
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher |
Kawana Waters is an urban centre on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, between Caloundra and Maroochydore along the Coral Sea coast. The suburbs are connected by the Nicklin Way arterial road. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as Kawana, which is actually a suburb of Rockhampton.
Many shopping and sporting facilities, including Kawana Shoppingworld are located in Kawana Waters.
Geography
Kawana Waters is a narrow urban area bounded roughly by Mooloolah River to the north and northwest, the ocean to the east and Currimundi Lake to the south.
The Kawana Waters urban centre consists of the following suburbs:
Transport
Kawana Waters's suburbs are served by Sunbus Sunshine Coast, who operate a bus interchange at Kawana Shoppingworld. Bus routes 600–619 connect Kawana Waters with Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, Landsborough and Nambour.[2]
Landsborough and Nambour stations on the Nambour / Gympie North Line offer regular services to Brisbane, operated by QR Citytrain. There are also coach services from Kawana Waters to Brisbane Airport.[3]
Population
Census populations for the Kawana Waters urban centre have been recorded since 1981.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,261 |
| 1986 | 9,265 |
| 1991 | 14,393 |
| 1996 | 16,389 |
| 2001 | 17,041 |
| 2006 | 20,319 |
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