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Mount Isa

448,743 km²

Spanning a massive area of over 448,000 square kilometres, Mount Isa is a remote regional hub in Queensland. It serves as a central point for a widely dispersed population across the outback. The community is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.0 compared to the state's 5.0. While it provides a focal point for services, the town's layout and remote setting make it very different from the more connected urban centres found elsewhere in the state.

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There are 8,265 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, though many face challenges. Personal income for First Nations residents is well below the Queensland figure, and Year 12 completion at 27.5% is far below the state average.

8,265 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

27.5% Year 12 Here 27.5% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

15.9% Unemployment Here 15.9% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$435 Median income Here $435 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,303 Household income Here $1,303 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While nearly 70% of homes are within 15 minutes of a school, access to groceries and health services is far below the Queensland average.

3.0 Walk score

3.4 Types ≤15 min