Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council Score: 47/100 — What Residents Should Know
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council scores 47/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Financial Sustainability (51/100). Ranked #27 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council records a composite score of 47/100 (developing), ranking 26th of 39 in its rural peer group and 56th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the lower half of QLD's rural councils, serving about 350 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council posts 51/100 (solid). That roughly matches the rural peer average of 51 and roughly matches 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 46/100 for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, rated developing. That sits modestly below the rural peer average of 51 and sits modestly below 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 — 50/100 — reads as solid. That roughly matches the rural peer average of 51 and roughly matches 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, Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council lands on 45/100, 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
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council's strongest showing is on Financial Sustainability (51) and Lifestyle & Amenity (50). 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 lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm.On the flip side, a lower community services score usually means thinner program hours, fewer support staff, or gaps in facilities like libraries and community centres. And a low core operations score is often felt through slower planning approvals, patchier road maintenance, and rougher waste and customer service experiences. The weakest dimensions here — Community Services (46) and Core Operations (45) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 51/100 | solid |
| Community Services | 46/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 45/100 | developing |
| Composite | 47/100 | developing |
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