Barcaldine Regional Council
Barcaldine Regional Council ranks 19th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 14th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Tree of Knowledge — birthplace of the Australian Labor Party"
See where Barcaldine Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 2,937
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 19th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 14th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 29/100 |
| Core Operations | 35/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Barcaldine ranks 19th of 21 on Sustainability and 14th of 20 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
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.