Bulloo Shire Council
Bulloo Shire Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 4th of 77 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Thargomindah — artesian heritage and Channel Country"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 400
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
66 out of 100
#3 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#4 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 73/100 |
| Community Services | 41/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 96/100 |
| Core Operations | 53/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Bulloo Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 96% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 41th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Thargomindah — artesian heritage and Channel Country
One of Queensland's most remote areas.
Known For
- First town with hydro-electric power from bore
- Channel Country
- Artesian heritage
- Extreme remoteness
Living Here
Very remote, very unique.
Hidden Gem
Thargomindah's artesian bore power heritage.