Mount Isa Population 2026
Mount Isa has a population of 18,317, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Queensland. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 308× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,317
Rank in Australia
#75
Coordinates
20.73°S, 139.50°E
~363 m elevation · Australia/Brisbane
Distance to capital (Canberra)
1,872 km
1,163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Queensland
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 2,780,063 | #3 |
| Gold Coast | 640,778 | #6 |
| Sunshine Coast | 398,840 | #8 |
| Logan City | 345,098 | #11 |
| Townsville | 201,313 | #15 |
| Cairns | 153,075 | #16 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 | #17 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 | #22 |
Cities near Mount Isa
- Alice Springs25,912 people · ~666 km away
- Cairns153,075 people · ~783 km away
- Townsville201,313 people · ~781 km away
- Mackay84,333 people · ~1,005 km away
- Rockhampton81,021 people · ~1,172 km away
- Broken Hill17,456 people · ~1,265 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mount Isa?
Mount Isa has a population of 18,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Mount Isa in?
Mount Isa is located in Queensland, Australia.
Is Mount Isa the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 1,872 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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