Douglas Shire Council
Douglas Shire Council ranks 6th of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 2nd of 11 on Core Operations.
"Daintree meets the reef — Port Douglas luxury and ancient rainforest"
See where Douglas Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 13,169
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: 6th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 2nd of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 42/100 |
| Core Operations | 75/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents, Douglas ranks 6th of 11 on Sustainability and 2nd of 11 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
Daintree meets the reef — Port Douglas luxury and ancient rainforest
Where the world's oldest rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.
Known For
- Port Douglas — Four Mile Beach
- Daintree Rainforest
- Where two World Heritage areas meet
- Mossman Gorge
Living Here
Most spectacular natural setting of any Australian LGA.
Hidden Gem
Mossman Gorge — crystal-clear river swimming in ancient rainforest.