Mount Isa, Australia

Full City Profile

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

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

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

Mount Isa, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$61,246

19% below

$61,246 per capita

Home Value

$98,600

65% below

Median Rent

$493/mo

58% below

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

Avg Temperature

77°F

341 sunny days/yr

Is Mount Isa a Good Place to Live?

4.4 / 5.0 - Great

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Isa residents earn a median household income of $61,246 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,246. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,740 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Isa is $98,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $493/month.

Climate & Weather

Mount Isa has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,317

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density62/mi²

Foreign Born14.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$61,246

Per Capita$61,246

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,178

Housing

A+

Home Value$98,600

Rent$493

Ownership57.7%

Housing Units7,327

Climate

Avg Temp77°F

Sunny Days341/yr

Rain28.3 in/yr

Elevation1,191 ft

Did You Know?

14.0% of residents are foreign-born.