The Gap is a suburb of the town of Mount Isa in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, The Gap had a population of 817 people.[1]
| The Gap Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Sign post at the lookout at The Gap | |||||||||||||||
  The Gap | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 20°43′34″S 139°29′56″E / 20.7261°S 139.4988°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 817 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,170/km2 (3,020/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4825 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Mount Isa | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Traeger | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
editThe Leichhardt River flows north-south through the town of Mount Isa, dividing the suburbs of the town into "mineside" (west of the Leichhardt River) and "townside" (east of the Leichhardt River).[3][4] The Gap is a "townside" suburb.[5]
History
editThe Gap was named by Queensland Place Names Board on 1 September 1973. On 16 March 2001 its status was changed from a locality to suburb.[2]
Demographics
editIn the 2016 census, The Gap had a population of 818 people.[6]
In the 2021 census, The Gap had a population of 817 people.[1]
Education
editThere are no schools in The Gap. The nearest government primary schools are Mount Isa Central State School in neighbouring Mount Isa City (CBD) to the west and Townview State School in neighbouring Townview to the south-east.The nearest government secondary school is Spinifex State College which has its junior campus in Parkside to the south-west and its senior campus in neighbouring Pioneer to the east.[5]
Attractions
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Riversleigh Fossil Centre is a tourist attraction which features the fossils from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. It is at 19 Marian Street (20°43′35″S 139°29′57″E / 20.7265°S 139.4992°E).[7][8]
The City Lookout has 360-degree panoramic views across the city of Mount Isa and is accessible both day and night. It is on Lookout Road, off Hilary Street (20°43′24″S 139°29′53″E / 20.72342°S 139.49814°E).[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Gap (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "The Gap – suburb in City of Mount Isa (entry 42474)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Mount Isa". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "This Mining Life: Mount Isa, QLD". Mining People International. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Gap (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre". Mount Isa Tourism. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "City Lookout". Mount Isa Tourism. 24 June 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
External links
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- "Mount Isa Suburbs". Queensland Places. University of Queensland.