Western Downs Regional Council
Western Downs Regional Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 8th of 77 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Darling Downs farming and energy — Dalby, Chinchilla, and melons"
Queensland · regional council · Pop. 35,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
63 out of 100
#1 of 30 regional councils in QLD
#8 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 73/100 |
| Community Services | 62/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 80/100 |
| Core Operations | 38/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Western Downs Regional performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 80% of peers), with room to improve in infrastructure and operations (currently at the 38th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Darling Downs farming and energy — Dalby, Chinchilla, and melons
Black soil farming overlaid with coal seam gas.
Known For
- Chinchilla Melon Festival
- Darling Downs farming
- Coal seam gas
- Dalby service centre
Living Here
Affordable country living with dual farming and energy employment.
Hidden Gem
Bunya Mountains National Park — ancient bunya pine forests.