Pioneer, QLD 4825 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Pioneer is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4825, home to 2,346 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Carpentaria local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1734 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$210 /wk
Population2,346
Median age27
Area1.4 km²
To CBD1734 km
LGAMount Isa

Demographics

Population
2,346
Median age
27 years
Median household income
$1,664 /week
Median personal income
$745 /week
Median family income
$1,684 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Mount Isa
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$210 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Mount Isa School of the Air Combined · Government
  • St Kieran's Catholic School (Mount Isa) Primary · Catholic
  • Mount Isa Special School Combined · Government
  • Mount Isa Flexible Learning Centre (Sunset) Secondary · Catholic
  • Sunset State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 52 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 77.3% of the 1,046 resolvable premises in Pioneer. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 22.5%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 77.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6,137 across the Mount Isa LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,886 violent offences, 1,315 drug offences, 1,271 theft.

Figures cover the whole Mount Isa — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Pioneer?

Pioneer (QLD 4825) had 2,346 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Mount Isa local government area.

What is the median rent in Pioneer?

The median advertised rent in Pioneer is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Pioneer?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Pioneer covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Mount Isa School of the Air (0.2 km), St Kieran's Catholic School (Mount Isa) (0.5 km), Mount Isa Special School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Pioneer?

Pioneer is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (77.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Pioneer?

Across the surrounding area, 6,137 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (1,886), drug offences (1,315), theft (1,271). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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