Banana Shire Council
Banana Shire Council scores well on lifestyle & amenity (87/100) but only 38/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.
"Biloela and the Dawson Valley — beef, cotton, and power generation"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 15,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
55 out of 100
#7 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#24 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 46/100 |
| Community Services | 52/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 87/100 |
| Core Operations | 38/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Banana Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 87% of peers), with room to improve in infrastructure and operations (currently at the 38th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Biloela and the Dawson Valley — beef, cotton, and power generation
Biloela and surrounding agricultural and industrial communities.
Known For
- Biloela — agricultural service centre
- Callide and Dawson Valleys
- Power generation
- Mixed farming
Living Here
Affordable regional living with agricultural employment.
Hidden Gem
Kroombit Tops National Park — remote mountain wilderness with rare frogs.