Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cassowary Coast Regional Council ranks 9th of 13 Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents on Sustainability and 13th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Mission Beach and cassowaries — where rainforest meets reef"
See where Cassowary Coast Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · medium council · Pop. 30,666
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: 9th of 13 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 13th of 14 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 45/100 |
| Core Operations | 13/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents, Cassowary Coast ranks 9th of 13 on Sustainability and 13th of 14 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
Mission Beach and cassowaries — where rainforest meets reef
Named for the endangered cassowary that roams the remaining rainforest.
Known For
- Mission Beach
- Dunk Island
- Tully — wettest town
- Cassowary habitat
Living Here
Tropical lifestyle at very affordable prices. Cyclone risk is real.
Hidden Gem
Cassowaries occasionally wandering across Mission Beach.