Mareeba Shire Council
Mareeba Shire Council scores well on sustainability (73/100) but only 7/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Tablelands agricultural hub — coffee, mangoes, and tropical fruit"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 22,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
35 out of 100
#30 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#74 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 73/100 |
| Community Services | 28/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 7/100 |
| Core Operations | 33/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Mareeba Shire performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 73% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 7th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Tablelands agricultural hub — coffee, mangoes, and tropical fruit
Dry side of the Atherton Tablelands with coffee and tropical fruit.
Known For
- Coffee plantations
- Tropical fruit farming
- Mareeba Wetlands
- Rodeo culture
Living Here
Affordable tropical living. Cairns 60 minutes away.
Hidden Gem
Coffee Works — Australian-grown coffee tastings in the tropics.