Mount Isa, Queensland: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Mount Isa is in the North West Queensland area of Queensland. The ABS 2021 Census counted 18,727 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Queensland
- Region
- North West Queensland
- Population
- 18,727 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 31ABS 2021 Census, geography: Mount Isa (Mount Isa City Council area)
- Main commodities
- Zinc, Lead, Silver and Copper
- Council
- Mount Isa City Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Mount Isa
Glencore describes Mount Isa Mines as a zinc, lead, silver and copper processing hub.
Source: Glencore, Mount Isa Mines, checked 10 October 2026Glencore lists George Fisher, an underground zinc mine, and a copper smelter as part of Mount Isa Mines.
Source: Glencore, Mount Isa Mines, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Mount Isa
Mount Isa Airport
The Mount Isa Airport airline page lists Qantas (including QantasLink), Rex, Alliance and Virgin Australia. Its FAQ mentions connections to Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.
Source: Mount Isa Airport, airline info, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Mount Isa
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Glencore
Glencore careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Mount Isa questions answered
How many people live in Mount Isa?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 18,727 people for Mount Isa (Mount Isa City Council area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 31. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Mount Isa?
Main commodities: zinc, lead, silver and copper (Glencore, Mount Isa Mines). Glencore describes Mount Isa Mines as a zinc, lead, silver and copper processing hub.
Can you fly to Mount Isa?
The Mount Isa Airport airline page lists Qantas (including QantasLink), Rex, Alliance and Virgin Australia. Its FAQ mentions connections to Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.
Which council covers Mount Isa?
Mount Isa is in Queensland. The council is Mount Isa City Council.
Which mining companies hire around Mount Isa?
The operator pages cited above name Glencore. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.