Goondiwindi Regional Council
Goondiwindi Regional Council ranks 3rd of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 8th of 11 on Core Operations.
"Border country — cotton, irrigation, and the Macintyre River"
See where Goondiwindi Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 10,438
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: 3rd of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 8th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 64/100 |
| Core Operations | 45/100 |
| 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, Goondiwindi ranks 3rd of 11 on Sustainability and 8th 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
Border country — cotton, irrigation, and the Macintyre River
Prosperous border agricultural town on the Macintyre River.
Known For
- Cotton farming
- Macintyre River
- Gunsynd racehorse heritage
- Border town character
Living Here
Prosperous, friendly, affordable.
Hidden Gem
Macintyre River walking track — peaceful riverside trails.