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Mount Isa, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Isa is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 18,317. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
18,317 Population 62/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$61,246 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,246 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $493/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,317
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density62/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,246
Per Capita$61,246
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,600
Rent$493
Ownership57.7%
Housing Units7,327

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population18,317
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates-20.7252°, 139.4973°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$61,246
Median Age35.0 years

About Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 18,317. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Mount Isa has a population of 18,317 with a density of 62 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,317
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
297.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Isa vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Isa is $61,246, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,246 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,178, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,740 business establishments.

Income: Mount Isa vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$61,246
19% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$61,246
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,740

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Isa is $98,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $493 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 57.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,327 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,600
65% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$493
58% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.7%
Owner-Occupied57.7%
Renter-Occupied42.3%
Housing Units7,327

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Isa

Mount Isa has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Dec (30.4°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30°C / 86°F 23.6° / 36.5° 126.6
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 23° / 35.8° 111.9
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 21.9° / 34.7° 66.5
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.6° 10.9
May 20.8°C / 69°F 13.4° / 28.2° 7.3
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.4° 8.8
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.5° 2.9
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 9.8° / 27.8° 2.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.3° 4.8
Oct 27°C / 81°F 18.5° / 35.4° 15.9
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 21.3° / 37° 45.9
Dec 30.4°C / 87°F 23.2° / 37.6° 84.1
Mount Isa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates-20.7252°N, 139.4973°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 85°F (29°C) 3.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
November 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
December 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest

Mount Isa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 63°F in June to 86°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mount Isa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Isa Central State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mount Isa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 106.5MHz FM Mount Isa QLD Northwest Queensland Local Radio contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps

Libraries in Mount Isa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Isa City Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Isa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles

Restaurants in Mount Isa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zambreros

Veterinaries in Mount Isa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copper City Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Mount Isa

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #634969285
Coles Express
Mobil
Puma
United
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Mount Isa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queensland Country Bank

Shopping Malls in Mount Isa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kmart Plaza

Airports Near Mount Isa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Isa AirportISAMedium Airport
Bushy Park Airport-Small Airport
Calton Hills Airport-Small Airport
Corella park Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Devoncourt Airport-Small Airport
Duchess airstrip-Small Airport
Kajabbi Airport-Small Airport
May Downs Station-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mount Isa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Isa Post Shop

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Isa

What is the population of Mount Isa?

Mount Isa has a population of 18,317 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Isa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,246, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $493 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mount Isa?

Mount Isa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Isa?

Mount Isa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,178. There are 1,740 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Isa?

The median home value in Mount Isa is $98,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $493. The homeownership rate is 57.7%.

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