Quilpie Shire Council
Quilpie Shire Council ranks 4th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 18th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Boulder opal capital of the world"
See where Quilpie Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 720
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: 4th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 18th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 70/100 |
| Core Operations | 29/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Quilpie ranks 4th of 21 on Sustainability and 18th 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
Boulder opal capital of the world
Centre of Australia's boulder opal mining.
Known For
- Boulder opal capital
- Channel Country
- Opal fossicking
- Pastoral heritage
Living Here
Remote opal town. Very affordable, very unique.
Hidden Gem
Opals set into the town's footpaths.