Isaac Regional Council

Isaac Regional Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 7th of 77 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.

"Bowen Basin mining heartland — Moranbah and resource economy power"

Queensland · regional council · Pop. 21,000

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

63 out of 100

#1 of 30 regional councils in QLD

#7 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability52/100
Community Services65/100
Lifestyle & Amenity97/100
Core Operations40/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Isaac Regional performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 97% of peers), with room to improve in infrastructure and operations (currently at the 40th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Bowen Basin mining heartland — Moranbah and resource economy power

Engine room of Queensland's coal industry.

Known For

  • Bowen Basin
  • Moranbah
  • High mining incomes
  • Clermont heritage town

Living Here

Some of Australia's highest average incomes. Remote and hot.

Hidden Gem

Clermont — heritage pastoral town with Lake Gregory.