Tablelands Regional Council
Tablelands Regional Council scores well on sustainability (66/100) but only 23/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Atherton Tablelands — crater lakes, waterfalls, and tropical highland"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 25,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
44 out of 100
#27 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#66 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 66/100 |
| Community Services | 47/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 23/100 |
| Core Operations | 41/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Tablelands Regional performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 66% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle affordability (currently at the 23th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Atherton Tablelands — crater lakes, waterfalls, and tropical highland
Cooler tropical highland behind Cairns with volcanic crater lakes.
Known For
- Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham
- Waterfall circuit
- Tropical highland farming
- Curtain Fig Tree
Living Here
Tropical living without the coast's heat. Cairns 90 minutes away.
Hidden Gem
Millaa Millaa Falls — the iconic Tablelands waterfall.