Torres Shire Council
Torres Shire Council ranks 7th of 21 Queensland councils under 10,000 residents on Sustainability and 9th of 20 on Core Operations.
"Thursday Island — Australia's tropical island frontier"
See where Torres Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · very-small council · Pop. 3,490
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 7th of 21 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 9th of 20 very small councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 22 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 61/100 |
| Core Operations | 55/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils under 10,000 residents, Torres ranks 7th of 21 on Sustainability and 9th 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
Thursday Island — Australia's tropical island frontier
Torres Strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Known For
- Thursday Island — TI
- Torres Strait culture
- Pearl diving heritage
- Northern frontier
Living Here
Remote tropical island living. Unique culture.
Hidden Gem
Green Hill Fort — 360-degree Strait views.