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Soldiers Hill

QLD 4825 • Rest of QLD

1,796
Population (2021)
$129,116
Median Household Income
1.73 km²
Area
$378/wk
Median Rent
Mining CommunityRemoteOutbackFamily-FriendlyWorking-Class

About Soldiers Hill

Soldiers Hill is a residential suburb of Mount Isa in Queensland's remote north-west, located 3.8 kilometres north of the town centre and 1,829 kilometres from Brisbane. With a population of around 1,800, it's one of the 'mineside' suburbs west of the Leichhardt River. The suburb features higher median incomes reflecting the prevalence of mining industry workers in the area.

The suburb is bounded by the Barkly Highway to the west and the Leichhardt River to the east. Barkly Highway State School has served local families since 1959, when it was officially opened by Princess Alice. Multiple parks including Gallipoli Park, Leichhardt Park and Wellington Oval provide recreational spaces in this outback community. The nearest secondary education is at Spinifex State College. Life here revolves around the mining industry and the strong community bonds typical of remote Queensland towns.

Soldiers Hill falls under postcode 4825 and is governed by Mount Isa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4825
Urban Area
Mount Isa exc. Camooweal
LGA / Council
Mount Isa
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.71°, 139.49°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.73 km²
Elevation
352m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$378
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
31 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Town Bus — Mount Isa CBD and suburbs 10-15 min

Commute to Mount Isa CBD

Distance
3.8 km
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ No rail service; car essential for regional travel. Townsville 908km east.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Car essential for most trips; local school walkable for nearby residents

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mount Isa Local Government Area, which contains Soldiers Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
3,241.3 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 140.7%
Motor vehicle theft
703 / 100k
2yr Down 37.2% 10yr Up 244.6%
Non-FV assault
8,876.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 236.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
69.8 / 100k
2yr Up 230.4% 10yr Up 583.9%
Steal from vehicle
949.9 / 100k
2yr Down 30.0% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Mount Isa →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,962
Census 2021
1,796
▼ 8.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$60,840
Personal Income 2021
$70,356
▲ 15.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$70,356 / yr
$1353/wk
Household
$129,116 / yr
$2483/wk
Family
$159,016 / yr
$3058/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,441
Born Overseas 225

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 65
  • 2. Philippines 23
  • 3. South Africa 21
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 19
  • 5. England 18
  • 6. Scotland 7
  • 7. Turkey 7
  • 8. Canada 6
  • 9. Italy 5
  • 10. Samoa 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 671
English 604
Australian Aboriginal 229
Irish 206
Scottish 173
German 98
Italian 58
Filipino 37
Maori 35
Chinese 28

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,179
Both parents born in Australia
300
Both parents born overseas
175
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.2%
Christianity
43.3%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
171 (9.5%)
5-14 years
302 (16.8%)
15-19 years
101 (5.6%)
20-24 years
110 (6.1%)
25-34 years
356 (19.8%)
35-44 years
257 (14.3%)
45-54 years
197 (11.0%)
55-64 years
181 (10.1%)
65-74 years
73 (4.1%)
75-84 years
40 (2.2%)
85+ years
10 (0.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soldiers Hill known for? +

Soldiers Hill is a residential suburb of Mount Isa, the remote north-west Queensland mining city. The suburb is primarily a worker and family residential area close to the famous Mount Isa Mines, one of the world's largest single mines for silver, lead, copper, and zinc.

How far is Soldiers Hill from Mount Isa CBD? +

Soldiers Hill is just 3.8 kilometres from Mount Isa CBD, about a 5–10 minute drive. Mount Isa is the main regional centre for north-west Queensland, with a hospital, university campus, airport, and full range of services.

Does Soldiers Hill have public transport? +

Soldiers Hill is served by Mount Isa's local bus network, with routes to the CBD (approximately 10–15 minutes). There is no rail service; Mount Isa Airport provides flights to Brisbane, Townsville, and other centres.

What is the population of Soldiers Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Soldiers Hill has a population of approximately 1,796 residents, a well-established residential suburb of Mount Isa City Council.

Is Soldiers Hill a good place to live? +

Soldiers Hill offers affordable housing close to Mount Isa's mining and services employment, with easy access to the city centre. It suits mining workers and their families who value proximity to employment in one of Queensland's most economically significant remote cities.

What is the postcode for Soldiers Hill? +

The postcode for Soldiers Hill, QLD is 4825.

What is the average income in Soldiers Hill? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Soldiers Hill is about $1,353 per week (around $70,400 per year). The median household income is $2,483 per week and the median family income is $3,058 per week.

What is the age profile of Soldiers Hill? +

The median age in Soldiers Hill is 31. The largest age group is 25–34 (356 residents, around 20%). Around 32% of residents are under 20 and about 7% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Soldiers Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Soldiers Hill is part of the Mount Isa LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Soldiers Hill? +

In Soldiers Hill, the median weekly rent is $378, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500 (2021 Census).