Moreton Bay Regional Council
Moreton Bay Regional Council ranks 6th of 14 Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above on Sustainability and 3rd of 14 on Core Operations.
"Brisbane's northern growth corridor — bay islands, Redcliffe, and family suburbs"
See where Moreton Bay Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · minimum-grant council · Pop. 532,445
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 6th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 3rd of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 63/100 |
| Core Operations | 65/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above, Moreton Bay ranks 6th of 14 on Sustainability and 3rd of 14 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
Brisbane's northern growth corridor — bay islands, Redcliffe, and family suburbs
Moreton Bay spans from suburban growth areas to the Moreton Bay islands and Redcliffe Peninsula.
Known For
- Redcliffe — Bee Gees' hometown and seaside character
- Moreton Bay islands — North Stradbroke, Moreton, Bribie
- Massive population growth
- Osprey House wetlands
Living Here
Brisbane-adjacent living with bay access at better prices. Redcliffe has genuine character.
Hidden Gem
North Stradbroke Island — spectacular sand island accessible by ferry from Cleveland.