Mount Isa vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mount Isa | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 162.8 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesTownsville City
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentTownsville City
- Best for best valueTownsville City
Comparison summary
Mount Isa and Townsville City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Townsville City leads on more comparison categories overall. Crime rate favours Townsville City; Parks & reserves favours Townsville City; Walkability favours Townsville City. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Townsville City, Families → Townsville City, Beach lifestyle → Townsville City, Investment → Townsville City.