The Gap, Queensland (Mount Isa)

For the suburb in Brisbane, see The Gap, Queensland.

The Gap Queensland
Sign post at the lookout at The Gap
The Gap
Coordinates	20°43′34″S139°29′56″E / 20.7261°S 139.4988°E / -20.7261; 139.4988 (The Gap (centre of suburb))
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	0.8 km (0 mi) W of Mount Isa CBD 903 km (561 mi) W of Townsville 1,825 km (1,134 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Mount Isa
State electorate(s)	Traeger
Federal division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around The Gap: Menzies Menzies Pioneer Mount Isa City The Gap Pioneer Mornington Mornington Townview

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]

Geography

The 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

The 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

In 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

There 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

Panorama of Mount Isa from the lookout, 2006

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″S139°29′57″E / 20.7265°S 139.4992°E / -20.7265; 139.4992 (Riversleigh Fossil Centre) ). ^{[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″S139°29′53″E / 20.72342°S 139.49814°E / -20.72342; 139.49814 (City Lookout) ). ^[9]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Gap (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "The Gap – suburb in City of Mount Isa (entry 42474)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 2 November 2019.
3. "Mount Isa". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 2 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
4. "This Mining Life: Mount Isa, QLD". Mining People International. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Gap (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
7. "Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre". Mount Isa Tourism. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
8. "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
9. "City Lookout". Mount Isa Tourism. 24 June 2020. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.

External links

• "Mount Isa Suburbs". Queensland Places. University of Queensland.