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Inskip is a coastal locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Inskip had a population of 52 people.[1] Inskip Point at the north of the locality is a vehicular gateway to Fraser Island (also known as K'Gari and Gari).
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 4WDs waiting at Inskip Point for the barge for Fraser Island, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
  Inskip | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.8597°S 153.0666°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 52 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.457/km2 (3.77/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4581 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 35.7 km2 (13.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
Inskip is a peninsula that separates the Wide Bay and Tin Can Inlet from the Coral Sea. At its northernmost point (known as Inskip Point), Inskip is 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) from Fraser Island, making it a major gateway to the island via vehicular barges. There are camping grounds in Inskip and two boat ramps, horse trails and other outdoor recreational facilities.[3]
History
Inskip Point Provisional School opened circa 1884 and closed circa 1893. It reopened circa 1895, closing permanently circa 1896.[4]
In 2011, a large sinkhole consumed much of the beach at Inskip Point, with the hole size estimated at 100 m+ long and 50 m+ deep.[5]
In September 2015, a large sinkhole opened up near Rainbow Beach, affecting campers along Inskip Point. Fishermen were the first to notice the shoreline quickly receding into the ocean around 10:30 pm. One witness described the opening of the sinkhole as "sounded like a thunder noise" while another said "it was amazing to see". The sinkhole was 150 metres long, 50 metres wide and three metres deep. The sinkhole swallowed up one car, a caravan, a camper trailer and several tents. 140 people were evacuated from the campground, but no injuries were reported. Most of the campers were able to move their vehicles out of harm's way before their campsites were submerged in water.[6][7]
Education
There are no schools in Inskip. The nearest government primary school is Rainbow Beach State School in neighbouring Rainbow Beach to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Tin Can Bay State School (to Year 10) in Tin Can Bay to the south-west.[3] For secondary schooling to Year 12, the nearest government secondary school is Gympie State High School in Gympie to the south-west.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Inskip (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Inskip – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46341)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- (27 June 2011) Georgia Waters.Sinkhole swallows south-east Queensland beach Archived 12 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
- "Sinkhole swallows car, caravan at campsite near Queensland's Rainbow Beach". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 September 2015. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- Moore, Tony (27 September 2015). "Sinkhole swallows car and caravan at Inskip Point camp ground". Brisbane Times. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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