Pioneer

QLD 4825 · Mount Isa

2,346 (2021) → 2,267 est. (2025)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,346

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Safety score

Transport score

Pioneer is a suburb in Mount Isa, QLD 4825, about 1562km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Pioneer are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 337km inland. Pioneer has an overall score of 17/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.

1562.3 km

To Brisbane CBD

337.5 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

1464.1 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

2,346

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,664

vs NSW median-10.1%

Median taxable income (individual)$77,876/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↑ +31%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4825 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher14.1%

Born in Australia76.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse561 / 14 / 115

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.07%), Philippines (2.09%), Zimbabwe (0.77%), PNG (0.68%), India (0.51%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (1.24%), Tagalog (1.02%), Sinhal (0.55%), Filipino (0.43%), Thai (0.43%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Mount Isa local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling3,240/100k

Steal from dwelling213/100k

Motor vehicle theft682/100k

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Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery85/100k

207

Non-domestic assault8,824/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 667 (all categories, latest year)28,435 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 880 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Mount Isa School of the AirCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1009
Mount Isa Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 877
St Kieran's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 858
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Senior CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

Mount Isa Flexible SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 736
Sunset State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 727
Good Shepherd Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 978
Townview State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 776
Mount Isa Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 791
Barkly Highway State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 935
Healy State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 887
Queensland Pathways State College - Mount Isa CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 866
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.7km
St Joseph's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1010
Happy Valley State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 927

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationGympie North station (1464.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.6% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Mining

30.5%

Health Care & Social Assistance

12.6%

Education & Training

8.4%

Retail Trade

7.5%

Public Administration & Safety

6.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

36.5°C

Summer max

25.5°C

Winter max

450mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

154 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

22Pools

60 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

81 in suburbGPs

40 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

16Sports fields

1Vets

Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalMount Isa Base Hospital (1.9 km)

Nearest vet1.1 km

Nearest airportMount Isa (6.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.85

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Mount Isa

SunsetData not available0transport The Gap (Mount Isa)Data not available0transport MenziesData not available0transport TownviewData not available0transport WinstonData not available0transport Mount Isa CityData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer

Is Pioneer safe?

Pioneer has a residential safety score of 10/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 28,435 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Pioneer from Brisbane CBD?

Pioneer is about 1562.3 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Pioneer?

Pioneer has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 915 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Pioneer?

Pioneer has a transport score of 0/100.