Burdekin Shire Council
Burdekin Shire Council is one of its peer group's top-performing councils, ranking 1st of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 3rd of 11 on Core Operations.
"Sugar and sunsets — Ayr, Home Hill, and the Burdekin Delta"
See where Burdekin Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 17,220
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: 1st of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 3rd of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 90/100 |
| Core Operations | 60/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents, Burdekin ranks 1st of 11 on Sustainability and 3rd of 11 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
Sugar and sunsets — Ayr, Home Hill, and the Burdekin Delta
Sugar cane country south of Townsville.
Known For
- Sugar cane farming
- Burdekin Dam
- Alva Beach
- Rural community
Living Here
Affordable tropical living with farming employment.
Hidden Gem
Cape Bowling Green — vast coastal wetland with barramundi fishing.