The Gap, Queensland (Mount Isa)

The Gap is a suburb of the town of Mount Isa in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. In the, The Gap had a population of 817 people.

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). The Gap is a "townside" suburb.

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.

Demographics
In the, The Gap had a population of 818 people.

In the, The Gap had a population of 817 people.

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.

Attractions
Riversleigh Fossil Centre is a tourist attraction which features the fossils from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. It is at 19 Marian Street (-20.7265°N, 139.4992°W).

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 (-20.72342°N, 139.49814°W).