Paroo Shire Council
Paroo Shire Council ranks 3rd of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 7th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Cunnamulla and the Paroo River — last free-flowing river"
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Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 1,724
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: 3rd of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 7th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 72/100 |
| Core Operations | 57/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Paroo ranks 3rd of 21 on Sustainability and 7th 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
Cunnamulla and the Paroo River — last free-flowing river
Outback country along one of Australia's last wild rivers.
Known For
- Paroo River
- Cunnamulla heritage
- Bilby habitat
- Artesian baths
Living Here
Remote and small.
Hidden Gem
Paroo River — last unregulated river in the Murray-Darling Basin.