Whitsunday Regional Council
Whitsunday Regional Council ranks 12th of 13 Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents on Sustainability and 5th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Gateway to paradise — Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands"
See where Whitsunday Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · medium council · Pop. 41,374
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: 12th of 13 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 5th of 14 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 18/100 |
| Core Operations | 61/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents, Whitsunday ranks 12th of 13 on Sustainability and 5th of 14 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
Gateway to paradise — Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
Gateway to 74 tropical islands including Whitehaven Beach.
Known For
- 74 Whitsunday Islands
- Whitehaven Beach
- Heart Reef
- Airlie Beach
Living Here
Tropical island-adjacent living at surprisingly affordable prices.
Hidden Gem
Bowen — quiet coastal town with underrated beaches and the Big Mango.