Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Score: 41/100 — What Residents Should Know
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council scores 41/100 overall, with its strongest performance in Lifestyle & Amenity (50/100). Ranked #35 of 41 rural councils in QLD.
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council records a composite score of 41/100 (developing), ranking 33rd of 39 in its rural peer group and 70th of 77 across QLD. It sits in the bottom quartile of QLD's rural councils, serving about 2,700 residents in a rural community.On Financial Sustainability, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council posts 43/100 (developing). That sits modestly below 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 42/100 for Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, rated developing. That trails the rural peer average of 51 and trails 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, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council lands on 40/100, a developing result. That trails the rural peer average of 50 and trails 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
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council's strongest showing is on Lifestyle & Amenity (50) and Financial Sustainability (43). 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 (42) and Core Operations (40) — are the areas most likely to shape resident complaints and future rates decisions.Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sustainability | 43/100 | developing |
| Community Services | 42/100 | developing |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 | solid |
| Core Operations | 40/100 | developing |
| Composite | 41/100 | developing |
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