Cloncurry Shire Council

Cloncurry Shire Council scores well on community services (73/100) but only 30/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.

"The Curry — Flying Doctor birthplace and extreme heat"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 3,500

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

54 out of 100

#14 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#26 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability47/100
Community Services73/100
Lifestyle & Amenity30/100
Core Operations66/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Cloncurry Shire performs strongest in community services (better than 73% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 30th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

The Curry — Flying Doctor birthplace and extreme heat

Mining town, RFDS birthplace, heat record holder.

Known For

  • RFDS birthplace
  • Australia's heat record
  • Mining heritage
  • Ernest Henry mine

Living Here

Hot, remote, mining-dependent.

Hidden Gem

John Flynn Place Museum — RFDS story.