Douglas Shire Council Score: 49/100 — What Residents Should Know
Douglas Shire Council scores 49/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (73/100). Ranked #21 of 30 regional councils in QLD.
Douglas Shire Council records a composite score of 49/100 (developing), ranking 21st of 30 in its regional peer group and 46th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the lower half of QLD's regional councils, serving around 12k residents in a regional centre.On Financial Sustainability, Douglas Shire Council posts 37/100 (developing). That trails the regional peer average of 52 and trails 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 35/100 for Douglas Shire Council, rated developing. That lags well behind the regional peer average of 52 and lags well behind 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 — 73/100 — reads as strong. That stands well above the regional peer average of 52 and stands well above 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, Douglas Shire Council lands on 51/100, a solid result. That roughly matches the regional peer average of 52 and roughly matches 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
Douglas Shire Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (73) and Core Operations (51). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. Alongside that, strong core operations mean waste, roads and planning approvals are running smoothly and rates are more likely to be delivering visible value.On the flip side, weaker financial sustainability often shows up over time as sharper rates increases, deferred renewals, or borrowing to cover recurrent costs. And a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. The weakest dimensions here — Financial Sustainability (37) and Community Services (35) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 37/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 35/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 73/100 | strong |
| Core Operations | 51/100 | solid |
| Composite | 49/100 | developing |
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