Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council ranks 19th of 77 in QLD, performing best on community services (64/100).

"Kowanyama — remote Gulf Aboriginal community"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 1,200

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

Overall Score

58 out of 100

#9 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#19 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability48/100
Community Services64/100
Lifestyle & Amenity50/100
Core Operations62/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire performs strongest in community services (better than 64% of peers). Performance in financial sustainability is moderate at the 48th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Kowanyama — remote Gulf Aboriginal community

Remote Gulf of Carpentaria community.

Known For

  • Aboriginal heritage
  • Gulf fishing
  • Remote community
  • Seasonal access

Living Here

Very remote. Access cut in wet season.

Hidden Gem

Traditional fishing culture.