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Mount Isa

QLDTier 1KnownPositiveMid
60
/100
Policy
▲ UPGRADED
Rank #12 of 20

8.5% yield, the highest in the scan. $520/wk rent on $320k generates $10,400/yr positive pre-cost cashflow at 80% LVR. Glencore's George Fisher mine extension commits production through mid-2030s. Copper demand in EV/renewable transition provides medium-term mine life visibility.

Market Metrics
Gross Yield
8.45%
Rent Growth
+4%
Price Growth
+5%
Vacancy
1.5%
Median Price
$320k
Weekly Rent
$520
Population
22k
Income Level
Med
NG Dependence
None
National Rank
#12
Cashflow Estimate
80% LVR at 6.5% interest. Indicative only.
Annual Rent
$27,040
Annual Interest
$16,640
Net Pre-Costs
+$10,400
NG Required?
No
Rent Projection
At 4% annual rent growth. Model estimate only.
PeriodWeekly rentAnnual rentvs. InterestStatus
Now$520/wk$27,040+$10,400Positive
Year 1$541/wk$28,122+$11,482Positive
Year 2$562/wk$29,246+$12,606Positive
Year 3$585/wk$30,416+$13,776Positive
Year 4$608/wk$31,633+$14,993Positive
Investment Signal

8.5% yield, the highest in the scan. $520/wk rent on $320k generates $10,400/yr positive pre-cost cashflow at 80% LVR. Glencore's George Fisher mine extension commits production through mid-2030s. Copper demand in EV/renewable transition provides medium-term mine life visibility.

Risk / Warning

Single employer risk (Glencore) is the defining risk. Copper price sensitivity, industrial action, or operational disruption can spike vacancy rapidly; remote management complexity; limited property types and re-sale pool.

Budget Policy

8.5% yield at $320k = $27,040 rent vs $16,640 interest = $10,400 positive pre-cost cashflow. Highest absolute cashflow in the scan. No NG required. Copper in EV/renewable transition demand profile provides mid-term mine life visibility.

Economic Catalysts
Glencore copper/lead/zinc mine (world top-10 copper producer)George Fisher Mine extension ($500M+)FIFO accommodation demand (Cloncurry, Camooweal routes)Mount Isa Mines hospital and services employment
Score Breakdown
60 / 100
Rental yield signal
+22
Rental momentum
+8
Yield vs. price spread
+8
Supply tightness
+9
Economic fundamentals
+13
Market liquidity
+7
Discovery discount
-7
Policy adjustment+5pts
Total score60
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Data Sources

CoreLogic QLD Q1 2025 · REIQ Mount Isa Q4 2024 · SQM Research postcode 4825 · Glencore Annual Report 2024 · George Fisher Mine extension EIS approval 2023 · Mount Isa City Council planning data

VintageQ1 2025 (indicative). All figures are model estimates compiled from public sources. Verify independently before making any investment decision. Not financial advice.
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