Maranoa Regional Council
Maranoa Regional Council scores well on community services (65/100) but only 13/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Roma and the western outback — cattle markets, gas fields, and bottle trees"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 13,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
49 out of 100
#23 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#47 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 64/100 |
| Community Services | 65/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 13/100 |
| Core Operations | 54/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Maranoa Regional performs strongest in community services (better than 65% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 13th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Roma and the western outback — cattle markets, gas fields, and bottle trees
Roma and surrounding cattle and gas country.
Known For
- Australia's biggest cattle market
- Coal seam gas
- Bottle tree streets
- Big Rig museum
Living Here
Outback town with dual cattle and gas economy.
Hidden Gem
Heroes Avenue bottle trees in Roma — war memorial of beautiful bottle trees.