Inskip, Queensland

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.

Inskip
Queensland
4WDs waiting at Inskip Point for the barge for Fraser Island, 2009
Inskip
Coordinates25.8597°S 153.0666°E / -25.8597; 153.0666
Population52 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1.457/km2 (3.77/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4581
Area35.7 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
LGA(s)Gympie Region
State electorate(s)Gympie
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Inskip:
Great Sandy Strait Great Sandy Strait Coral Sea
Tin Can Bay Inskip Coral Sea
Tin Can Bay Cooloola Rainbow Beach

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]

Sinkholes

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.[4]

A large sinkhole opened up near Queensland's Rainbow Beach, affecting campers along Inskip Point in September 2015.[5] Fishermen were the first to notice the shoreline quickly receding into the ocean around 10:30 pm, the Brisbane Times reports. Casey Hughes told ABC news it sounded like thunder as the sinkhole was opening. 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.[5] Most of the campers were able to move their vehicles out of harm's way before their campsites were submerged in water.

Education

There are no schools in Inskip. The nearest primary school is in neighbouring Rainbow Beach and the nearest secondary school is in Gympie.[3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Inskip (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Inskip - locality in Gympie Region (entry 46341)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. (27 June 2011) Georgia Waters.Sinkhole swallows south-east Queensland beach.
  5. "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.


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