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
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 46/100 |
| Community Services | 32/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 67/100 |
| Core Operations | 67/100 |
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.