Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council
Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 10th of 77 and strongest on core operations.
"Lockhart River — Cape York's nationally significant art community"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 700
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
62 out of 100
#5 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#10 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 54/100 |
| Community Services | 61/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 |
| Core Operations | 70/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 70% of peers). Performance in lifestyle affordability is moderate at the 50th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Lockhart River — Cape York's nationally significant art community
Remote community famous for its art movement.
Known For
- Art Gang — national significance
- Iron Range rainforest
- Cape York wilderness
- Art centre
Living Here
Extremely remote. Art movement is significant.
Hidden Gem
Iron Range — Australia's largest lowland tropical rainforest.