Location Profiles

Central West Health Service District

ISISFORD

Isisford is a tiny outback town located on the Barcoo River in the heart of central Queensland. The town is the administrative centre for the Isisford Shire, serving the major sheep and cattle industries of the region. Originally called Wittown, the town was renamed in 1880 to honour the Barcoo River ford and Isis Downs Station. Set amongst spectacular outback scenery with waterholes ideal for fishing and watersports, tourism is on the increase for the Isisford Shire. Isisford offers an authentic outback lifestyle ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

Population: 300

Queensland Health facilities in District: 13

• Read more about Isisford’s key Queensland Health facility Isisford Primary Health Care Centre
• Read more about Central West Health Service District

Services

• Isisford State School (Year 1 to Year 7)
• Community clubs, including QCWA
  
• Shire Hall
  
• Library
  
• Places of worship
  
• Police station
  
• Emergency services
  
• Australia Post
  
• Shopping centres

Sporting & Recreation

• Sporting clubs and facilities including golf, tennis, swimming, skate park, fishing and horse club
• Town bicentennial museum
• Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre
• Idalia National Park
• Barcoo River
• Oma Waterhole

Location

1160 km north west of Brisbane
120 km south of Longreach
726 km west of Rockhampton

Access

		Charter only

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