Quilpie Shire Council Score: 66/100 — What Residents Should Know
Quilpie Shire Council scores 66/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (89/100). Ranked #3 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Quilpie Shire Council records a composite score of 66/100 (strong), ranking 4th of 39 in its rural peer group and 5th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the top quartile of QLD's rural councils, serving about 900 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Quilpie Shire Council posts 68/100 (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 47/100 for Quilpie 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 — 89/100 — reads as excellent. That stands well above the rural peer average of 51 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, Quilpie Shire Council lands on 60/100, a solid result. That runs comfortably ahead of the rural peer average of 50 and runs comfortably ahead of 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
Quilpie Shire Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (89) and Financial Sustainability (68). Practically, strong lifestyle and amenity scores point to better-maintained parks, sportsgrounds and cultural venues, and generally a more liveable public realm. Alongside that, 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.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 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 — Core Operations (60) and Community Services (47) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 68/100 | strong |
| Community Services | 47/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 89/100 | excellent |
| Core Operations | 60/100 | solid |
| Composite | 66/100 | strong |
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