Diamantina Shire Council
Diamantina Shire Council ranks 20th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 16th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Birdsville — Australia's most iconic outback town"
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Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 265
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: 20th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 16th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 29/100 |
| Core Operations | 34/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Diamantina ranks 20th of 21 on Sustainability and 16th 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
Birdsville — Australia's most iconic outback town
Birdsville and the Simpson Desert.
Known For
- Birdsville Races
- Birdsville Track
- Simpson Desert
- Population ~300
Living Here
Most remote inhabited region.
Hidden Gem
Big Red sand dune at sunset.