Mount Isa

Welcome to Mount Isa!

Mount Isa is a mining city in the north-west of the Australian state of Queensland, situated some 900 km west of Townsville and some 1900 km north-west of the capital Brisbane. Population 22,000. Geology is the key drawcard to Mount Isa, best represented in the World Heritage Riversleigh Fossil Field located near the city (250 km! - "near" for Queensland).

Mount Isa is a city in the Gulf Country region of Queensland, Australia. It came into existence because of the vast mineral deposits found in the area. Mount Isa Mines (MIM) is one of the most productive single mines in world history, based on the combined production of lead, silver, copper, and zinc. With an estimated urban population of 18,588 as of June 2018, Mount Isa is the administrative, commercial, and industrial center for the state's vast north-western region. The population has decreased moderately at an average annual rate of -2.66% year-on-year over the five years to 2018. Although situated in an arid area, the artificial Lake Moondarra 19 kilometers (12 mi) north of the city on the Leichhardt River provides both drinking water and an area for watersports, birdwatching, and recreation. Locals often refer to Mount Isa as "The Isa".Due to the lead production in the city, Mount Isa has one of the most intensive air quality monitoring systems in Australia. Concerns have been raised over childhood lead contamination and air pollution within the city. Mount Isa Mines (MIM) in particular are a source of significant lead pollution.