Overall score
Emerald
42.7/100
Mount Isa
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Emerald vs Mount Isa, QLD suburb comparison
Emerald for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EmeraldMount Isa
Crime rate
Emerald
58.1 / 1k
Mount Isa
203.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emerald
0
Mount Isa
1
Population
Emerald
14,904
Mount Isa
172
Metric leadEmerald 4Mount Isa 21 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Emerald is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds, while Mount Isa is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Isa sits among greener hillside streets, while Emerald keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Emerald pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Mount Isa is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Emerald, while Mount Isa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.