Sunset, Queensland


Sunset is a suburb in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Sunset is bounded on the east by Sunset Drive and to the south by an unnamed creek. The western part of the suburb is mostly flat and is used for residential purposes. To the east of the suburban development, the land rises to two local prominences.

History

The suburb of Sunset is named because it is on the western side of a slope with views of the sunset.
Sunset State School opened on 30 January 1968.

Education

Sunset State School is a primary school for boys and girls operated by the Queensland Government in Abel Smith Parade. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 253 students with 24 teachers and 19 non-teaching staff.