Isla
QLD 4719 • Queensland
About Isla
Isla is a sparsely populated rural locality in Central Queensland's Callide Valley, situated approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Biloela within the Banana Shire local government area. Covering an expansive 845 square kilometres, the locality is dominated by broad-acre cattle grazing and mixed farming enterprises that define the economic and social fabric of the region. With a population of around 213 residents, Isla embodies the wide-open character of Queensland's inland farming districts.
Life in Isla revolves around the land, with multigenerational farming families managing cattle, grain and fodder crops across vast rural properties. Residents rely on Biloela for most services—including supermarkets, schools, a hospital and sporting facilities—just a short drive away. The Callide Valley is renowned for its strong agricultural output and tight-knit country community spirit, with local shows, field days and rural events bringing the district together throughout the year.
Isla falls under postcode 4719 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4719
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4719 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4719; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Dawson Highway. Rockhampton (~170 km) is the nearest regional city.
No footpaths or local services — a vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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The Boulevard
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Banana Local Government Area, which contains Isla. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.