Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council ranks 11th of 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils on Sustainability and 3rd of 10 on Core Operations.
"Kowanyama — remote Gulf Aboriginal community"
See where Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · indigenous council · Pop. 1,155
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: 11th of 13 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 3rd of 10 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 16 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 30/100 |
| Core Operations | 63/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils, Kowanyama ranks 11th of 13 on Sustainability and 3rd of 10 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
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.