South Burnett Regional Council

South Burnett Regional Council scores well on lifestyle & amenity (67/100) but only 32/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.

"Peanut capital and Bunya country — Kingaroy and emerging wine"

Queensland · regional council · Pop. 33,000

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

53 out of 100

#11 of 30 regional councils in QLD

#36 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability46/100
Community Services32/100
Lifestyle & Amenity67/100
Core Operations67/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, South Burnett Regional performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 67% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 32th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Peanut capital and Bunya country — Kingaroy and emerging wine

Kingaroy (peanut capital), Murgon, and farming communities.

Known For

  • Kingaroy peanuts
  • Bunya Mountains
  • South Burnett wine
  • Beef and dairy farming

Living Here

Very affordable country living with Bunya Mountains as natural asset.

Hidden Gem

Bunya Mountains — ancient bunya pines sacred to Indigenous people.