Douglas Shire Council
Douglas Shire Council scores well on lifestyle & amenity (73/100) but only 35/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.
"Daintree meets the reef — Port Douglas luxury and ancient rainforest"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 12,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
49 out of 100
#21 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#46 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 37/100 |
| Community Services | 35/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 73/100 |
| Core Operations | 51/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Douglas Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 73% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 35th percentile).
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.