North Burnett Regional Council
North Burnett Regional Council ranks 11th of 11 Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents on Sustainability and 9th of 11 on Core Operations.
"Burnett River country — Gayndah, Mundubbera, and Queensland's oldest town"
See where North Burnett Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · small council · Pop. 10,562
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: 11th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 9th of 11 small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 11 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 26/100 |
| Core Operations | 20/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 10,000–24,999 residents, North Burnett ranks 11th of 11 on Sustainability and 9th of 11 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
Burnett River country — Gayndah, Mundubbera, and Queensland's oldest town
Gayndah (Queensland's oldest town) and citrus country.
Known For
- Gayndah — oldest town
- Citrus farming
- Cania Gorge
- Rural heritage
Living Here
Very affordable country living. Basic services.
Hidden Gem
Cania Gorge — dramatic sandstone gorges, hidden gem of central QLD.