Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Lockyer Valley Regional Council scores well on core operations (68/100) but only 10/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Australia's salad bowl — Gatton, Laidley, and Queensland's richest farming valley"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 45,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
48 out of 100
#22 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#51 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 55/100 |
| Community Services | 60/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 10/100 |
| Core Operations | 68/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Lockyer Valley Regional performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 68% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 10th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Australia's salad bowl — Gatton, Laidley, and Queensland's richest farming valley
One of Australia's most productive farming regions.
Known For
- Intensive vegetable farming
- Gatton agricultural town
- Lake Apex
- Farming heritage
Living Here
Affordable rural living within commuting distance of Brisbane and Toowoomba.
Hidden Gem
Lockyer Valley produce trail — farmgate sales of Australia's freshest vegetables.