Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council

Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council ranks 56th of 77 overall in QLD, with core operations the area most needing attention.

"Mapoon — traditional lands on the Gulf"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 350

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

Overall Score

47 out of 100

#27 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#56 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability51/100
Community Services46/100
Lifestyle & Amenity50/100
Core Operations45/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 51% of peers). Performance in infrastructure and operations is moderate at the 45th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Mapoon — traditional lands on the Gulf

Small Aboriginal community on western Cape York.

Known For

  • Aboriginal heritage
  • Gulf coast
  • Mission history
  • Remote wilderness

Living Here

Very remote.

Hidden Gem

Pristine Gulf coastline.