Croydon Shire Council
Croydon Shire Council ranks 8th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 17th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Gulf goldfields — heritage mining village"
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Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 273
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: 8th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 17th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 59/100 |
| Core Operations | 32/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Croydon ranks 8th of 21 on Sustainability and 17th 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
Gulf goldfields — heritage mining village
Tiny former goldfields town.
Known For
- Gold mining heritage
- Gulflander railway
- Heritage buildings
- Population ~350
Living Here
Extremely small and remote.
Hidden Gem
Preserved mining-era buildings.