Bulloo Shire Council
Bulloo Shire Council ranks 10th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 19th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Thargomindah — artesian heritage and Channel Country"
See where Bulloo Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 347
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: 10th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 19th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 50/100 |
| Core Operations | 25/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Bulloo ranks 10th of 21 on Sustainability and 19th 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
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.