Barcaldine Regional Council

Barcaldine Regional Council scores well on community services (65/100) but only 37/100 on sustainability — a gap worth watching.

"Tree of Knowledge — birthplace of the Australian Labor Party"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 6,500

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

56 out of 100

#10 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#20 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability37/100
Community Services65/100
Lifestyle & Amenity61/100
Core Operations60/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Barcaldine Regional performs strongest in community services (better than 65% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 37th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Tree of Knowledge — birthplace of the Australian Labor Party

Where the 1891 shearers' strike took place.

Known For

  • Tree of Knowledge memorial
  • Workers Heritage Centre
  • Outback heritage
  • Shearers' strike history

Living Here

Remote and historical.

Hidden Gem

Tree of Knowledge memorial — remarkable architectural memorial.