Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council ranks 10th of 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils on Sustainability and 10th of 10 on Core Operations.
"Yarrabah — Coral Sea Aboriginal community near Cairns"
See where Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · indigenous council · Pop. 2,669
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: 10th of 13 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 10th of 10 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 16 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 36/100 |
| Core Operations | 31/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils, Yarrabah ranks 10th of 13 on Sustainability and 10th of 10 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
Yarrabah — Coral Sea Aboriginal community near Cairns
Aboriginal community on a peninsula south of Cairns.
Known For
- Coral Sea coast
- Aboriginal heritage
- Menmuny Museum
- Cairns proximity
Living Here
Stunning coastal setting near Cairns.
Hidden Gem
Pristine beaches accessible only through the community.