Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Score: 47/100 — What Residents Should Know
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (71/100). Ranked #27 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council records a composite score of 47/100 (developing), ranking 25th of 39 in its rural peer group and 54th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the lower half of QLD's rural councils, serving about 2,000 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council posts 71/100 (strong). That stands well above the rural peer average of 51 and stands well above the QLD state average of 52. It captures how well the council balances its books, manages debt, and funds future infrastructure without over-relying on rates increases.Community Services comes in at 49/100 for Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, rated developing. That roughly matches the rural peer average of 51 and roughly matches the QLD state average of 52. It captures the reach and quality of libraries, childcare, aged support, community centres, and grants that touch daily life.The council's Lifestyle & Amenity result — 26/100 — reads as needs improvement. That lags well behind the rural peer average of 51 and lags well behind the QLD state average of 52. It captures parks, sportsgrounds, cultural venues, events, and the general liveability of the area relative to what residents pay.For Core Operations, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council lands on 43/100, a developing result. That sits modestly below the rural peer average of 50 and sits modestly below the QLD state average of 51. It captures the essentials — roads, waste, planning approvals, and how efficiently the council runs its day-to-day services.
What This Means For Residents
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (71) and Community Services (49). Practically, a stronger financial position tends to mean rates rises are less likely to be driven by budget shortfalls, and long-term infrastructure planning is better funded. Alongside that, strong community services translate into more reliable libraries, maternal health, aged support and community programs — a real day-to-day benefit for families and older residents.On the flip side, a low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. And weaker lifestyle and amenity results tend to show up in ageing sportsgrounds, tired playgrounds, or a thinner events calendar. The weakest dimensions here — Core Operations (43) and Lifestyle & Amenity (26) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 71/100 | strong |
| Community Services | 49/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 26/100 | needs improvement |
| Core Operations | 43/100 | developing |
| Composite | 47/100 | developing |
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