Overall score
Mount Isa
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Townsville City
53.4/100
Mount Isa vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Townsville City for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount IsaTownsville City
Crime rate
Mount Isa
203.4 / 1k
Townsville City
190.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Isa
1
Townsville City
415
Population
Mount Isa
172
Townsville City
2,945
Metric leadMount Isa 1Townsville City 6across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesTownsville City
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentTownsville City
- Best for best valueTownsville City
- Best for best schoolsTownsville City
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.
| Category | Mount Isa | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 203.4 / 1k | 190.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 415 |
| Population | 172 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Isa is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Townsville City is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Townsville City leans into coastal living, while Mount Isa feels more inland and suburban in character.
Mount Isa pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Townsville City is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Townsville City, while Mount Isa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.