Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council ranks 70th of 77 overall in QLD, with core operations the area most needing attention.

"Yarrabah — Coral Sea Aboriginal community near Cairns"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 2,700

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

41 out of 100

#35 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#70 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability43/100
Community Services42/100
Lifestyle & Amenity50/100
Core Operations40/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire performs strongest in lifestyle affordability (better than 50% of peers), with room to improve in infrastructure and operations (currently at the 40th percentile).

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.