Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cassowary Coast Regional Council scores well on sustainability (65/100) but only 20/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Mission Beach and cassowaries — where rainforest meets reef"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 30,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
42 out of 100
#29 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#69 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 65/100 |
| Community Services | 48/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 20/100 |
| Core Operations | 33/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Cassowary Coast Regional performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 65% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 20th percentile).
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.