Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
62 Clarke Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Mount Isa City Plan 2016
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Isa, a regional centre in northwest Queensland, is primarily served by two main public schools: Mount Isa State School and Mount Isa State High School. St. Anthony's Catholic School offers a faith-based alternative for combined primary–secondary education. Catchment boundaries should be verified directly with the Queensland Department of Education via the School Catchment Maps tool.
Likely public catchment
Mount Isa State School (primary) and Mount Isa State High School (secondary) are the likely public catchment schools for residential areas in Mount Isa.
Nearby schools
Mount Isa State School
In catchmentMount Isa State High School
In catchmentSt. Anthony's School
Kalkadoon High School
Rangeview State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
62 Clarke Street, Mount Isa is located in a residential area with relatively light traffic conditions typical of regional Queensland. The property has good local accessibility with moderate connectivity to the town center and main arterial roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Light traffic increases during standard business hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) but Mount Isa's regional scale means congestion remains negligible compared to metropolitan areas.
Public Transport
Mount Isa has limited public transport options. Nearest bus services approximately 400-600m away; town center approximately 1.5km distant. Private vehicle dependency is high in this regional location.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Mount Isa sits within the Isaac River catchment in inland northwest Queensland, with documented flood risk primarily from the Isaac River and local stormwater flooding. Historical floods (notably 2009, 2010–2011) have affected the town. Most properties are covered by QLD flood study overlays requiring floor level setbacks and hazard assessment.
Planning Controls
- •QLD Planning Scheme flood hazard overlay based on Isaac River flood modeling
- •Requirement for finished floor levels above probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP design flood
- •Development in flood-prone areas may require flood impact assessment and mitigation measures
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements to manage local drainage
Bushfire Risk
Mount Isa is located in an inland semi-arid region of north-west Queensland with relatively sparse vegetation, resulting in low bushfire risk. The area is not typically mapped as a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP3 mapping. Properties in Mount Isa are unlikely to require BAL ratings or AS 3959 bushfire-resistant construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Mount Isa experiences crime rates notably higher than Queensland state averages, reflecting challenges common to remote mining towns with seasonal workforce fluctuations and limited service availability. Assault and theft incidents are the primary crime categories of concern. Crime trends remain relatively stable with cyclical variations tied to mining industry activity and population movements.
Total Incidents
6,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Isa's development pipeline is modest and driven primarily by mining sector workforce demands and regional service needs. Council is pursuing incremental urban renewal in the CBD and enabling controlled residential growth in outlying areas, with state infrastructure investment supporting healthcare facilities. Development activity remains constrained by the town's remote location and dependence on copper mining cycles.
Mount Isa CBD Revitalisation
0 kmCouncil-led initiative to upgrade retail and commercial precincts in the central business district with improved streetscapes and mixed-use development opportunities.
Residential subdivision - North Isa
3 kmMedium-density residential estate with 80-120 residential lots targeting families and key workers in the mining sector.
Mount Isa Hospital precinct upgrade
2 kmState-funded health infrastructure expansion and facility modernisation as part of regional healthcare investment.
Determination: 2025
Industrial and logistics zone expansion
5 kmExtended industrial precinct to support mining services and regional distribution networks.
Local residential infill DA approvals
1 kmScattered small-scale residential infill projects including dual occupancy and townhouse developments across established suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Isa is a 20th-century mining town in remote northwest Queensland with limited formal heritage listing outside the industrial mining precinct itself. Most residential and commercial properties lack state or local heritage overlay protection, reflecting the town's relatively recent and utilitarian development focused on mineral extraction rather than heritage conservation.
Nearby Heritage Items