Richmond Shire Council
Richmond Shire Council ranks 21st of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 4th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Kronosaurus Korner — marine fossils in outback Queensland"
See where Richmond Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 788
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 21st of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 4th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 26/100 |
| Core Operations | 84/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Richmond ranks 21st of 21 on Sustainability and 4th 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
Kronosaurus Korner — marine fossils in outback Queensland
Small outback town with world-class fossil museum.
Known For
- Kronosaurus Korner
- Marine fossils
- Lake Fred Tritton
- Dinosaur Trail
Living Here
Small outback town with excellent museum.
Hidden Gem
Complete kronosaurus skeleton rivalling major city museums.