Longreach Regional Council
Longreach Regional Council ranks 15th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 1st of 20 on Core Operations.
"Outback heritage capital — Qantas birthplace and Stockman's Hall of Fame"
See where Longreach Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 3,741
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 15th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 1st of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 38/100 |
| Core Operations | 95/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Longreach ranks 15th of 21 on Sustainability and 1st of 20 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
Outback heritage capital — Qantas birthplace and Stockman's Hall of Fame
Cultural capital of outback Queensland.
Known For
- Qantas Founders Museum
- Stockman's Hall of Fame
- Thomson River cruises
- Outback Queensland gateway
Living Here
Surprisingly strong cultural infrastructure for an outback town.
Hidden Gem
Thomson River sunset cruise with outback stargazing.