Cook Shire Council
Cook Shire Council scores well on community services (57/100) but only 9/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Cape York gateway — Cooktown's history and Australia's last frontier"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 4,500
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
38 out of 100
#37 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#72 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 44/100 |
| Community Services | 57/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 9/100 |
| Core Operations | 41/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Cook Shire performs strongest in community services (better than 57% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 9th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Cape York gateway — Cooktown's history and Australia's last frontier
Cooktown and the southern gateway to Cape York Peninsula.
Known For
- Cooktown — Cook beached the Endeavour here
- Cape York gateway
- Black Mountain
- Tropical wilderness
Living Here
Genuinely remote frontier. Remarkable history.
Hidden Gem
Cooktown Botanic Gardens — among the earliest documented European gardens in Australia.