Redland City Council
Redland City Council is one of its peer group's top-performing councils, ranking 3rd of 14 Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above on Sustainability and 4th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Bayside Brisbane — Redlands Coast, koalas, and island hopping"
See where Redland City Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · minimum-grant council · Pop. 172,831
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 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 4th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 72/100 |
| Core Operations | 62/100 |
| 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, Redland ranks 3rd of 14 on Sustainability and 4th 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
Bayside Brisbane — Redlands Coast, koalas, and island hopping
Redland covers Cleveland, Capalaba, and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
Known For
- Cleveland Point — bayside dining
- Gateway to North Stradbroke Island
- Significant koala population
- IndigiScapes centre
Living Here
Bayside lifestyle with genuine community character. Cleveland is the standout.
Hidden Gem
Coochiemudlo Island — tiny bay island accessible by 10-minute ferry.