Fisher, Queensland

Fisher is a suburb of the town of Mount Isa in the City of Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. In the, Fisher had a population of 65 people.

Geography

The Leichhardt River flows north–south through the town of Mount Isa, dividing the suburbs of the town into "mineside" and "townside". Fisher is a "townside" suburb.

History

Fisher was named on 1 September 1973 by the Queensland Place Names Board after Sir George Fisher, Chairman of Mount Isa Mines Ltd from 1953 to 1970. On 16 March 2001, the status of Fisher was changed from a locality to a suburb.

Demographics

In the, Fisher had "no people or a very low population".
In the, Fisher had a population of 65 people.

Education

There are no schools in Fisher. The nearest government primary school is Townview State School in neighbouring Townview to the west. The nearest government secondary is Spinifex State College which has its junior campus in Parkside to the west and its senior campus in neighbouring Pioneer to the north-west.