Diamantina Shire Council
Diamantina Shire Council scores well on lifestyle & amenity (74/100) but only 41/100 on sustainability — a gap worth watching.
"Birdsville — Australia's most iconic outback town"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 300
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
54 out of 100
#14 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#27 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 41/100 |
| Community Services | 47/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 74/100 |
| Core Operations | 56/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Diamantina Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 74% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 41th percentile).
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.