Murweh Shire Council
Murweh Shire Council ranks 18th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 3rd of 20 on Core Operations.
"Charleville — night sky capital and bilby breeding"
See where Murweh Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 4,004
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: 18th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 3rd of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 30/100 |
| Core Operations | 88/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Murweh ranks 18th of 21 on Sustainability and 3rd 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
Charleville — night sky capital and bilby breeding
Outback town with observatory and bilby program.
Known For
- Cosmos Centre
- Bilby Experience
- RFDS base
- Outback heritage
Living Here
Remote with surprisingly good attractions.
Hidden Gem
Cosmos Centre — serious stargazing under outback skies.