Point Arkwright, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Point ArkwrightSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Looking south from Point Arkwright, 2003
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 Point Arkwright
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 309 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4573 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maroochydore | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fairfax | ||||||||||||||
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Point Arkwright is a small coastal suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the beautiful Sunshine Coast region. In 2021, about 309 people called Point Arkwright home.
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What's Point Arkwright Like?
Point Arkwright is known for its natural beauty along the coast. It is also home to the Luther Heights Youth Camp. This camp is a large area, about 37 acres, and can host many people. It has 338 beds and is used by the Lutheran Youth of Queensland for special camps.
The Story Behind the Name
The rocky point that Point Arkwright is named after was first called Petrie Heads. This name came from Andrew Petrie, an early explorer of Queensland in the 1840s. He was also the first settler of Brisbane.
The name Point Arkwright came later, after 1861. It is believed to be named after Sir Richard Arkwright. He was a famous English inventor who created machines for spinning cotton. Point Arkwright was likely named at the same time as Point Cartwright. Point Cartwright was named after Edmund Cartwright, who invented weaving machines. These two inventors' work complemented each other, just like the two points are close together on the coast.
Who Lives in Point Arkwright?
The number of people living in Point Arkwright has grown a little over the years.
- In 2016, there were 273 people living here.
- By 2021, the population had increased to 309 people.
Schools Near Point Arkwright
Point Arkwright itself does not have any schools. Students living here go to schools in nearby towns.
- The closest primary school is Coolum State School. It is located in Coolum Beach.
- For high school, students can attend Coolum State High School, also in Coolum Beach.
- Another option is Coolum Beach Christian College, which is about 10 minutes away in Yandina Creek, Queensland.
