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Where is Mount Isa, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Mount Isa is located in northwestern Queensland, about 900 kilometres west of Townsville. It lies between the mineral-rich Selwyn Ranges and the expansive Gulf Country plains that stretch farther west. It is famous for its large mining operations, annual rodeo events, and its role as a major outback service centre.

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Facts about Mount Isa, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	North West Queensland / Gulf Country
Location	In remote northwestern Queensland, near the Selwyn Range and on the Leichhardt River
Coordinates	20.73° S, 139.49° E
Local Government Area	City of Mount Isa
Founded	1923
Original Name	Mount Isa (named after “Mount Ida” in Western Australia)
Elevation	~356 m
Population	Approx. 18,000
Area	Approx. 43,310 sq km (LGA—one of the world’s largest city areas)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcode	4825
Major Waterways	Leichhardt River, Lake Moondarra
Top Attractions	Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Lake Moondarra, Outback at Isa, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, Mount Isa Rodeo (Australia’s largest rodeo), Lookout at City Summit.
Demonym	Mount Isa residents (“Isans”)
Main Industries	Mining (copper, zinc, silver, lead), mineral processing, transport services
Nearest Airport	Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Website	https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au

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