MOUNT ISA CITY
Investor score
57
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
2.3%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
7.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOUNT ISA CITY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOUNT ISA CITY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$260/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.53%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
68 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
MOUNT ISA CITY is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 7.9% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,212/wk
$57k taxable p.a.
Renters
45.9%
45.5% owner-occupier
Median age
31.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.4%
Population growth
+3.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
70%
13% apartments
Degree qualified
18.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
11.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1563.4 km
Regional
Days on market
38 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
44.0%
Buyer's market
Walkability
84 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
607.6 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
405/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 4825
🏫Primary (9)
St Joseph's Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Barkly Highway State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Happy Valley State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Healy State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Kieran's Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Mount Isa Central State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Townview State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sunset State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Dajarra State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Good Shepherd Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
Mount Isa School of the Air
Government · Yrs Prep-10
Alpurrurulam School
Government · Yrs T-11
⭐Special (2)
Mount Isa Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-12
Mount Isa Flexible School
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate9.8 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Disadvantaged15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
15
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
Cyclone risk
QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone
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