Isisford
QLD 4731 • Queensland
About Isisford
Isisford is a small outback town and locality in Central Western Queensland, situated on the banks of the Barcoo River approximately 117 kilometres south-south-east of Longreach and 1,087 kilometres west-north-west of Brisbane within the Longreach Region. With a population of 218 at the 2021 census — a figure that has remained remarkably stable for decades — the town serves as a local hub for the surrounding vast pastoral properties across its sprawling 10,507 square kilometre locality. Set at an elevation of around 202 metres with a warm, semi-arid climate, Isisford experiences hot summers and mild winters typical of Queensland's outback interior.
Settled in the mid-1800s, Isisford retains historic architecture from its pioneering pastoral era, and the main street reflects the understated character of Queensland's far west. The town sits on the Barcoo River, with the surrounding country known for its cattle and sheep stations, native wildlife, and the immense open skies of Central Western Queensland. Longreach, the nearest larger regional centre, is around an hour and a half by road and offers more extensive services including the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, while Isisford itself appeals to outback travellers and those captivated by the authentic, unhurried pace of remote Queensland.
Isisford falls under postcode 4731 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gregory electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Longreach Approx. 1.5 hrs by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ A car is essential; Isisford is extremely remote with no public transport
Isisford has very basic local amenities; a car is essential for all but the most local of errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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St Helena Street