Queensland LGA Map

Explore LGA Map of Queensland, Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Queensland, Australia, are specific regions managed by local councils. These areas handle local issues and needs, like parks, libraries, and local road maintenance. Queensland has many LGAs, each with its own council. These councils are important because they are closest to the community and understand local needs. People in these areas vote for their council members, who then work on improving their LGA. Learning about your local LGA can help you know more about the services and support available in your community.

About Queensland LGA Map

Explore Queensland Local Government Areas Map to locate all the LGAs of state of Queensland of Australia.

Local Government Areas in Queensland

Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, is a vast and diverse region that is managed through a network of Local Government Areas (LGAs). These LGAs play a crucial role in providing local services, facilities, and infrastructure to communities across Queensland, from the bustling urban centers along the coast to the remote outback towns. This page offers a comprehensive overview of Queensland's LGAs, highlighting their importance in the state's governance and community life.

Overview of Queensland's LGAs

Queensland is divided into more than 70 LGAs, each governed by a local council. These LGAs vary significantly in size, population, and characteristics, reflecting the state's geographical and demographic diversity. They include:

City Councils

Covering urban areas and major cities like Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Townsville, where they manage dense populations and provide a wide range of services and infrastructure.

Regional Councils

Encompassing areas with a mix of urban and rural communities, such as the Sunshine Coast and Cairns, focusing on services that support both townships and surrounding agricultural or natural areas.

Shire Councils

Predominantly covering rural and remote areas, like the Shire of Barcoo, these councils provide services tailored to the needs of dispersed populations and large land areas with a focus on agriculture, conservation, and rural development.

Responsibilities of LGAs

Local Government Areas in Queensland are responsible for a variety of services that directly impact the daily lives of residents, including but not limited to:

Community Services

Health and safety, waste management, and recreational facilities.

Infrastructure

Maintenance and development of local roads, bridges, water supply, and sewage systems.

Planning and Development

Land use planning, development approvals, and building inspections to ensure sustainable growth and compliance with regulations.

Environmental Management

Conservation initiatives, wildlife protection, and management of parks and public lands.

Cultural Services

Libraries, art galleries, community events, and heritage preservation.

Governance and Funding

Each LGA in Queensland is governed by a council elected by residents of the area. These councils are led by a mayor and councilors who represent different parts of the LGA. The funding for LGAs comes from a combination of rates paid by property owners, grants from the state and federal governments, and fees for services and permits.

Challenges and Opportunities

Queensland's LGAs face various challenges, including managing growth in urban areas, providing services in remote regions, and responding to environmental issues like climate change and natural disasters. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation, community engagement, and sustainable development.

Key LGAs in Queensland

Brisbane City Council

The largest LGA in Australia, Brisbane City Council serves the state's capital and surrounding suburbs, offering a wide range of urban services and facilities.

Gold Coast City Council

Home to famous beaches and tourist attractions, this LGA focuses on managing growth while preserving natural beauty.

Cairns Regional Council

Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns balances tourism with the protection of its unique environment.

Mount Isa City Council

Representing one of Queensland's remote areas, this LGA focuses on supporting mining industries and remote communities.

Local Government Areas are the backbone of community life in Queensland, ensuring that regardless of where residents live—from the bustling city of Brisbane to the remote outback—they have access to essential services and support. By understanding the role and responsibilities of LGAs, Queenslanders can appreciate the complex tapestry of governance that makes the state not just a place to live, but a community to be part of.

List of Local Government Areas of Queensland

S.N.	Name	Year of Establishment	Council Seat	Region	Population (2018)	Area (km2)
1	City of Brisbane	1,924	Brisbane	South East Queensland	1,231,605	1,343
2	City of Gold Coast	1,948	Surfers Paradise	South East Queensland	606,774	1,334
3	City of Ipswich	1,860	Ipswich	South East Queensland	213,638	1,094
4	Lockyer Valley Region	2,008	Gatton	South East Queensland	41,011	2,269
5	Logan City	1,978	Logan Central	South East Queensland	326,615	958
6	City of Moreton Bay	2,008	Caboolture	South East Queensland	459,585	2,042
7	Shire of Noosa	2,014	Tewantin	South East Queensland	55,369	870
8	Redland City	1,949	Cleveland	South East Queensland	156,863	537
9	Scenic Rim Region	2,008	Beaudesert	South East Queensland	42,583	4,243
10	Somerset Region	2,008	Esk	South East Queensland	25,887	5,373
11	Sunshine Coast Region	2,008	Nambour	South East Queensland	319,922	2,254
12	Shire of Banana	1,879	Biloela	Wide Bay-Burnett	14,291	28,550
13	Bundaberg Region	2,008	Bundaberg	Wide Bay-Burnett	95,302	6,431
14	Aboriginal Shire of Cherbourg	1,986	Cherbourg	Wide Bay-Burnett	1,315	32
15	Fraser Coast Region	2,008	Hervey Bay	Wide Bay-Burnett	105,463	7,105
16	Gympie Region	2,008	Gympie	Wide Bay-Burnett	51,586	6,884
17	North Burnett Region	2,008	Gayndah	Wide Bay-Burnett	10,628	19,670
18	South Burnett Region	2,008	Kingaroy	Wide Bay-Burnett	32,555	8,382
19	Goondiwindi Region	2,008	Goondiwindi	Darling Downs	10,728	19,258
20	Southern Downs Region	2,008	Warwick	Darling Downs	35,601	7,108
21	Toowoomba Region	2,008	Toowoomba	Darling Downs	167,657	12,957
22	Western Downs Region	2,008	Dalby	Darling Downs	34,467	37,937
23	Central Highlands Region	2,008	Emerald	Central Queensland	28,645	59,835
24	Gladstone Region	2,008	Gladstone	Central Queensland	62,979	10,484
25	Isaac Region	2,008	Moranbah	Central Queensland	20,934	58,708
26	Shire of Livingstone	2,014	Yeppoon	Central Queensland	37,638	11,758
27	Rockhampton Region	2,008	Rockhampton	Central Queensland	81,067	6,570
28	Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda	1,986	Woorabinda	Central Queensland	1,005	391
29	Shire of Burdekin	1,888	Ayr	North Queensland	17,077	5,044
30	Charters Towers Region	2,008	Charters Towers	North Queensland	11,850	68,382
31	Shire of Hinchinbrook	1,879	Ingham	North Queensland	10,805	2,807
32	Mackay Region	2,008	Mackay	North Queensland	116,539	7,613
33	Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island	1,986	Palm Island	North Queensland	2,637	72
34	City of Townsville	2,008	Townsville	North Queensland	194,072	3,731
35	Whitsunday Region	2,008	Bowen	North Queensland	35,050	23,819
36	Shire of Aurukun	1,978	Aurukun	Far North Queensland	1,382	7,424
37	Cairns Region	2,008	Cairns	Far North Queensland	165,525	1,689
38	Cassowary Coast Region	2,008	Innisfail	Far North Queensland	29,689	4,688
39	Shire of Cook	1,919	Cooktown	Far North Queensland	4,445	105,719
40	Shire of Douglas	2,014	Mossman	Far North Queensland	12,257	2,428
41	Aboriginal Shire of Hope Vale	1,986	Hope Vale	Far North Queensland	1,081	1,112
42	Aboriginal Shire of Kowanyama	1,987	Kowanyama	Far North Queensland	977	2,555
43	Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River	1,987	Lockhart River	Far North Queensland	782	3,576
44	Aboriginal Shire of Mapoon	2,002	Mapoon	Far North Queensland	325	537
45	Shire of Mareeba	2,014	Mareeba	Far North Queensland	22,517	53,491
46	Aboriginal Shire of Napranum	1,989	Napranum	Far North Queensland	1,048	2,004
47	Northern Peninsula Area Region	2,008	Bamaga	Far North Queensland	3,069	1,052
48	Aboriginal Shire of Pormpuraaw	1,987	Pormpuraaw	Far North Queensland	833	4,395
49	Tablelands Region	2,008	Malanda	Far North Queensland	25,541	11,293
50	Shire of Torres	1,974	Thursday Island	Far North Queensland	3,848	884
51	Torres Strait Island Region	2,008	Thursday Island	Far North Queensland	4,994	490
52	Weipa Town	1,963	Weipa	Far North Queensland	4,240	11
53	Aboriginal Shire of Wujal Wujal	1,987	Wujal Wujal	Far North Queensland	306	12
54	Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah	1,986	Yarrabah	Far North Queensland	2,848	159
55	Shire of Burke	1,885	Burketown	North West Queensland	352	39,684
56	Shire of Carpentaria	1,883	Normanton	North West Queensland	1,974	64,121
57	Shire of Cloncurry	1,884	Cloncurry	North West Queensland	3,091	47,971
58	Shire of Croydon	1,887	Croydon	North West Queensland	288	29,498
59	Aboriginal Shire of Doomadgee	1,987	Doomadgee	North West Queensland	1,507	1,828
60	Shire of Etheridge	1,882	Georgetown	North West Queensland	804	39,199
61	Shire of Flinders	1,882	Hughenden	North West Queensland	1,499	41,200
62	Shire of Mckinlay	1,891	Julia Creek	North West Queensland	814	40,737
63	Shire of Mornington	1,978	Gununa	North West Queensland	1,218	1,248
64	City of Mount Isa	1,914	Mount Isa	North West Queensland	18,878	43,713
65	Shire of Richmond	1,910	Richmond	North West Queensland	806	26,581
66	Barcaldine Region	2,008	Barcaldine	Central West Queensland	2,852	53,383
67	Shire of Barcoo	1,885	Jundah	Central West Queensland	267	61,830
68	Blackall-Tambo Region	2,008	Blackall	Central West Queensland	1,863	30,537
69	Shire of Boulia	1,887	Boulia	Central West Queensland	425	60,906
70	Shire of Diamantina	1,879	Bedourie	Central West Queensland	292	94,731
71	Longreach Region	2,008	Longreach	Central West Queensland	3,530	40,572
72	Shire of Winton	1,886	Winton	Central West Queensland	1,157	53,814
73	Shire of Balonne	1,883	St George	South West Queensland	4,334	31,104
74	Shire of Bulloo	1,880	Thargomindah	South West Queensland	330	73,724
75	Maranoa Region	2,008	Roma	South West Queensland	12,791	58,705
76	Shire of Murweh	1,879	Charleville	South West Queensland	4,318	40,700
77	Shire of Paroo	1,879	Cunnamulla	South West Queensland	1,586	47,613
78	Shire of Quilpie	1,930	Quilpie	South West Queensland	790	67,415