Mornington, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mornington Mount Isa, Queensland
Mornington Location in Queensland
Population	1,846 (2021 census)
• Density	1,850/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4825
Area	1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Mount Isa
State electorate(s)	Traeger
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Suburbs around Mornington: Mount Isa City The Gap Townview Parkside Mornington Townview Parkside Healy Healy

Aerial photo of Mornington, February 1973

Mount Isa Base Hospital, June 1962

Mornington is a suburb of the town of Mount Isa in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mornington had a population of 1,846 people.

Geography

The Leichhardt River flows north-south through the town of Mount Isa, dividing the suburbs of the town into "mineside" (west of the Leichhardt River) and "townside" (east of the Leichhardt River). Mornington is a "townside" suburb.

History

Mornington was named on 1 September 1973 by the Queensland Place Names Board. Originally a locality, it became a suburb on 16 March 2001.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Mornington had a population of 1,919 people.

In the 2016 census, Mornington had a population of 1,764 people.

In the 2021 census, Mornington had a population of 1,846 people.

Heritage listings

Mornington has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Camooweal Street: Underground Hospital
• Camooweal Street: Tent House

Facilities

Mount Isa Base Hospital is a public hospital at 30 Camooweal Street (20°43′51″S 139°29′39″E / 20.7307°S 139.4941°E / -20.7307; 139.4941 (public hospital)). It includes the Centre for Rural and Remote Health operated by James Cook University.