Cloncurry Shire Council
Cloncurry Shire Council ranks 16th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 13th of 20 on Core Operations.
"The Curry — Flying Doctor birthplace and extreme heat"
See where Cloncurry Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 3,907
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: 16th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 13th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 36/100 |
| Core Operations | 40/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Cloncurry ranks 16th of 21 on Sustainability and 13th 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
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.