Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Hinchinbrook Shire Council ranks 40th of 77 overall in QLD, with core operations the area most needing attention.
"Hinchinbrook Island and the sugar coast — Ingham's Italian heritage"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 11,500
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
51 out of 100
#16 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#40 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 49/100 |
| Community Services | 50/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 57/100 |
| Core Operations | 47/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Hinchinbrook Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 57% of peers). Performance in infrastructure and operations is moderate at the 47th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Hinchinbrook Island and the sugar coast — Ingham's Italian heritage
Ingham and Hinchinbrook Island — one of Australia's largest national park islands.
Known For
- Hinchinbrook Island wilderness
- Ingham Italian heritage
- Wallaman Falls
- Thorsborne Trail
Living Here
Extraordinary natural assets at very affordable prices.
Hidden Gem
Wallaman Falls — at 268m, Australia's longest single-drop waterfall.