Scenic Rim Regional Council
Scenic Rim Regional Council scores well on core operations (72/100) but only 30/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Brisbane's green hinterland — Tamborine, Boonah, and Lamington rainforest"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 45,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
50 out of 100
#19 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#45 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 31/100 |
| Community Services | 68/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 30/100 |
| Core Operations | 72/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Scenic Rim Regional performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 72% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 30th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Brisbane's green hinterland — Tamborine, Boonah, and Lamington rainforest
Scenic Rim covers Brisbane's southwestern hinterland including Lamington National Park.
Known For
- Tamborine Mountain — galleries and rainforest
- Lamington National Park
- Boonah agricultural heartland
- Scenic Rim Trail
Living Here
Hinterland lifestyle within reach of Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Hidden Gem
O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk — crimson rosellas feeding from your hand in the canopy.