Isaac Regional Council
Isaac Regional Council ranks 7th of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 7th of 11 on Core Operations.
"Bowen Basin mining heartland — Moranbah and resource economy power"
See where Isaac Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 23,186
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: 7th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 7th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 42/100 |
| Core Operations | 55/100 |
| 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, Isaac ranks 7th of 11 on Sustainability and 7th 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
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.