MOUNT ISA
Mount Isa, QLD 4825, is a remote and vibrant mining city located in northwestern Queensland, Australia. Known as the "Oasis of the Outback," it is a major hub for the mining industry, particularly for copper, silver, lead, and zinc. Despite its arid surroundings, Mount Isa boasts a strong community spirit, a mix of urban amenities, and a unique blend of cultural influences, including Indigenous heritage. The city offers a range of attractions, such as the Outback at Isa visitor center, the Hard Times Mine tour, and the annual Mount Isa Rodeo, one of Australia's largest rodeo events. Its isolation and mining heritage make it a distinctive and resilient outback town.
Suburb Information:
| Postcode: |
4825 |
| State: |
QLD |
| Coordinates (lat/long): |
-21.017327, 137.432341 |
| Federal Electorate: |
Kennedy
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Nearest Points of Interest:
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Bunnings:
Fairfield Waters (215.6 km)
, Mt Isa (216.8 km)
, Alice Springs Warehouse (470.4 km)
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Landfill / Transfer Station:
Alpurrurulam Landfill (42.2 km)
, Mount Isa Metal Recyclers (216.4 km)
, Mount Isa Landfill (219.7 km)
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Petrol Station:
Puma Camooweal (141.3 km)
, Caltex/woolworths Mount Isa (216.5 km)
, United Mount Isa (216.5 km)
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Police Station:
Alpurrurulam Police Station (43.3 km)
, Avon Downs Police Station (110.6 km)
, Camooweal Station (141.6 km)
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Primary School:
Alpurrurulam School (43.3 km)
, Camooweal State School (141.6 km)
, Canteen Creek School (196.4 km)
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Private Hospital:
Ramsay Clinic Cairns (987.5 km)
, Ramsay Surgical Centre Cairns (988 km)
, Cairns Private Hospital (988.1 km)
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Public Hospital:
Mount Isa Hospital (216.5 km)
, Cloncurry Multi-purpose Health Service (323.5 km)
, Tennant Creek Hospital (371.1 km)
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Railway Station:
Mount Isa (215.7 km)
, Duchess (255.1 km)
, Phosphate Hill (280.5 km)
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Secondary School:
Alpurrurulam School (43.3 km)
, Canteen Creek School (196.4 km)
, Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education And Training Precinct (215.8 km)
Nearby Suburbs: