Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Score: 33/100 — What Residents Should Know
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council scores 33/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #40 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council records a composite score of 33/100 (needs improvement), ranking 38th of 39 in its rural peer group and 76th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the bottom quartile of QLD's rural councils, serving about 400 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council posts 41/100 (developing). That trails the rural peer average of 51 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 28/100 for Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, rated needs improvement. That lags well behind the rural peer average of 51 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 — 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, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council lands on 28/100, a needs improvement result. That lags well behind the rural peer average of 50 and lags well behind 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
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (50) and Financial Sustainability (41). 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 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 (28) and Core Operations (28) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 41/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 28/100 | needs improvement |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 28/100 | needs improvement |
| Composite | 33/100 | needs improvement |
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