Joskeleigh, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joskeleigh Queensland
Joskeleigh Cemetery, 2001
Joskeleigh Location in Queensland
Population	60 (2021 census)
• Density	1.17/km2 (3.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4702
Area	51.3 km2 (19.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	34.9 km (22 mi) S of Yeppoon 40.5 km (25 mi) E of Rockhampton CBD 670 km (416 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Livingstone Shire
State electorate(s)	Keppel
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Localities around Joskeleigh: Coowonga Keppel Sands Coral Sea Tungamull Joskeleigh Coral Sea Nankin Thompson Point Coral Sea

Joskeleigh is a small coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Livingstone Shire. In 2021, about 60 people lived in Joskeleigh.

Geography

Joskeleigh is right on the coast. The beautiful waters of the Coral Sea form its eastern border.

History

Children attending Joskeleigh Provisional School, around 1915

Architectural plan for Joskeleigh State School, 1928

Joskeleigh School

Joskeleigh Provisional School first opened on 28 October 1913. It started in a church building while a proper school was being built. Frederick Vespermann was the first head teacher. In 1913, about 21 students attended the school.

In 1915, a special "open-air school" building was constructed. This was a simple building with canvas walls! The school became Joskeleigh State School in 1918. It closed its doors on 29 April 1985 because there were not enough students. The old school was located at 356 Joskeleigh Road.

Post Offices

The Sandhills Post Office opened in 1923 and closed in 1937. Before that, a receiving office (a smaller post office) was open from 1898. It was called Fishergate until 1908.

Later, the Joskeleigh Post Office opened on 1 September 1947. It operated for many years before closing in 1971.

Population

In 2016, the area of Joskeleigh had a population of 70 people. By 2021, the population was 60 people.

Special Places

Joskeleigh has some places that are "heritage-listed." This means they are important because of their history or special features. One of these special places is the Joskeleigh Cemetery. It is located on Joskeleigh Road.

Education

There are no schools directly in Joskeleigh today. Students usually go to nearby towns for their schooling. The closest primary school is Keppel Sands State School in Keppel Sands, which is to the north. For high school, students typically attend Yeppoon State High School in Yeppoon, also to the north.

Local Facilities

The Joskeleigh Cemetery is still in use today. It is managed by the Livingstone Shire Council.