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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Mount Isa, QLD

24 suburbs in Mount Isa council area · Population ~18,585 · 8,602 dwellings · 43,713 km²

Mount Isa Council Average R-Score 51 / 100 — top suburb in Mount Isa scores 96/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Mount Isa96

Highest R-Score out of 24 suburbs in Mount Isa

Mount Isa council average51

Across 12 scored suburbs in Mount Isa

Suburb medians in Mount Isa range from $105,000 to $600,000.

3-year population movement: -2.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0% of stock. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.0B. Key employment sectors: Mining (31%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Education and Training (8%), Retail Trade (8%).

Typical suburb median price$252,000

Across 24 suburbs in Mount Isa (Sept 2026) · ~720 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent11.2%

Median asking rent ~$470/wk · Vacancy 0.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Mount Isa96/100

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Every suburb in the Mount Isa council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Mount Isa (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Mount Isa

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Mount Isa (Queensland).

Is Mount Isa (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Mount Isa (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 51/100 across 24 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Mount Isa, the typical suburb median price is $252,000, median weekly rent is $470/wk, gross rental yield is 11.2%, and vacancy sits at 0.6%.

Which suburbs in Mount Isa have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Mount Isa (QLD) are Mount Isa (96/100, median $319,000), Townview (95/100, median $215,000), Mount Isa City (73/100, median $205,000), Soldiers Hill (65/100, median $254,000), Sunset (64/100, median $199,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Mount Isa?

Across Mount Isa (QLD), the median suburb property price is $252,000, median asking rent is $470/wk, and median gross yield is 11.2%, with homes averaging 720 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Mount Isa include Mount Isa City (12.4%), Sunset (12%), Soldiers Hill (11.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Mount Isa council area?

Mount Isa is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 18,585, approximately 8,602 dwellings, covering 43,713 sq km.

What are the best streets in Mount Isa (QLD)?

Every street across all 24 suburbs in Mount Isa is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.