Mount Isa City Council
Mount Isa City Council ranks 10th of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 6th of 11 on Core Operations.
"Outback mining capital — Queensland's most remote city"
See where Mount Isa City Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 18,585
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 10th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 6th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 32/100 |
| Core Operations | 60/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents, Mount Isa ranks 10th of 11 on Sustainability and 6th of 11 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
What Makes This Place Unique
Outback mining capital — Queensland's most remote city
Remarkable outback mining city built on one of the world's richest mineral deposits.
Known For
- Major mining city
- Outback frontier character
- Lake Moondarra
- Isa Rodeo
Living Here
Well-paid mining employment in genuine outback. Remote, hot, dusty — but with surprising amenity.
Hidden Gem
Lake Moondarra — outback reservoir where locals ski, fish, and camp.