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Mount Isa QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Isa, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Isa QLD is 172 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Isa is $1,812 per week ($94,224 per year). Median rent in Mount Isa is $175 per week ($758 per month). Mount Isa has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Isa has a population density of 0.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Isa is $1,250.
There were 7,485 recorded offences in Mount Isa in 2025-26, a rate of 43517 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2,192 offences).
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Mount Isa Population
Mount Isa Median Income & Rent
Mount Isa Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Isa Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Isa Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Isa Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Isa Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Isa Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Isa Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mount Isa Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Isa Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Isa Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Isa Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Isa Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Isa Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Isa Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Isa Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Isa School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Isa Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Isa Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Isa Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Isa How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Isa Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Isa Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Isa Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Isa Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Isa Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Isa Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Isa Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Isa Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Isa Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Isa Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Isa When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Isa Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Isa Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Isa Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Isa Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Isa Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7,485 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Mount Isa Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Isa
What is the population of Mount Isa QLD?
The population of Mount Isa QLD is 172 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Mount Isa is ranked #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mount Isa?
The median personal income in Mount Isa QLD is $1,812 per week, or $94,224 per year.The median household income is $4,727 per week.Family income is $4,812 per week.Mount Isa is ranked #29 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mount Isa?
Median rent in Mount Isa QLD is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 3.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Isa ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Isa?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Isa QLD is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Isa?
The median age in Mount Isa QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Isa a good suburb to live in?
Mount Isa is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 172.The median income is $1,812/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31974. All dollar figures in AUD.