Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council scores well on sustainability (71/100) but only 26/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Shearer's country — Jackie Howe and the Black Stump"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 2,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
47 out of 100
#27 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#54 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 71/100 |
| Community Services | 49/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 26/100 |
| Core Operations | 43/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Blackall-Tambo Regional performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 71% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 26th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Shearer's country — Jackie Howe and the Black Stump
Outback towns with pastoral heritage.
Known For
- Black Stump
- Jackie Howe statue
- Barcoo River
- Pastoral heritage
Living Here
Very small, very remote.
Hidden Gem
Blackall Woolscour — only surviving steam-driven woolscour in Australia.