Queensland LGA Map

Explore the local government areas Map of Queensland, it is divided into 77 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each responsible for providing local services and infrastructure. These LGAs vary in size and population, from the densely populated Brisbane City Council, serving over 1.2 million residents, to sparsely populated rural areas like Diamantina Shire, with fewer than 300 residents. Local governments manage community services, urban planning, and local road networks, playing a crucial role in Queensland's administration and development. This structure ensures tailored governance that addresses the unique needs of both urban and rural communities across the state.

About Queensland LGA Map

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

Queensland Local Government Areas

Queensland, Australia’s second-largest state by area, is subdivided into 77 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each tasked with providing essential services and infrastructure to its community. These LGAs vary significantly in size, population, and resources, reflecting the diverse geography and demographics of the state. From the bustling urban centers to the vast rural expanses, Queensland’s local governments play a crucial role in managing community needs, urban planning, and local development.

Overview of Local Government Areas

The LGAs in Queensland range from densely populated urban areas to sparsely populated rural and remote regions. The largest by population is the Brisbane City Council, which serves over 1.2 million residents. In contrast, some of the smallest LGAs, such as the Diamantina Shire, have populations of fewer than 300 people. This variation highlights the diverse needs and challenges faced by local governments across the state.

Urban LGAs

Urban LGAs are primarily concentrated in Southeast Queensland, where the majority of the state’s population resides. Key urban LGAs include:

• Brisbane City Council: The largest LGA in Queensland and the most populous in Australia, Brisbane City Council covers an area of approximately 531 square miles. It is the central hub for economic activities, culture, and education in Queensland.
• Gold Coast City Council: Serving over 700,000 residents, the Gold Coast is renowned for its beaches, tourism, and vibrant lifestyle. The LGA covers an area of 536 square miles and includes rapidly growing suburban areas.
• Sunshine Coast Regional Council: This LGA supports a population of around 350,000 and covers 1,634 square miles. Known for its coastal beauty and hinterland, the Sunshine Coast is a significant tourist and residential area.
• Logan City Council: Located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Logan City has a population of approximately 340,000 and spans 368 square miles. It is a diverse and rapidly growing area.

Regional and Rural LGAs

Beyond the urban centers, Queensland’s regional and rural LGAs cover vast areas with lower population densities. These areas are vital for agriculture, mining, and tourism. Key regional LGAs include:

• Townsville City Council: Townsville, with a population of around 180,000, serves as a major service center for northern Queensland. The LGA covers 1,322 square miles and includes significant military and educational facilities.
• Cairns Regional Council: Cairns is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics of Queensland. It has a population of about 160,000 and an area of 1,694 square miles.
• Toowoomba Regional Council: Located inland, Toowoomba is known for its agricultural productivity and cultural events. The LGA has a population of around 170,000 and spans 4,970 square miles.
• Mackay Regional Council: This LGA, with a population of approximately 117,000, covers an area of 2,904 square miles and is a key area for sugarcane farming and coal mining.

Remote and Rural LGAs

Queensland’s remote and rural LGAs cover extensive areas with very low population densities. These LGAs face unique challenges related to distance, infrastructure, and service delivery. Examples include:

• Diamantina Shire Council: One of the most remote LGAs, Diamantina Shire covers 36,850 square miles but has a population of fewer than 300. It includes parts of the Simpson Desert and is known for its vast, arid landscapes.
• Barcoo Shire Council: Covering 23,405 square miles, Barcoo Shire has a population of around 260. The region is characterized by its harsh Outback environment and significant cattle grazing.
• Flinders Shire Council: Located in the northwest, this LGA covers 41,538 square miles and has a population of about 1,500. It is primarily an agricultural area with cattle and sheep farming.

Functions and Responsibilities

LGAs in Queensland are responsible for a wide range of services and infrastructure that directly impact the daily lives of residents. These responsibilities include:

• Urban Planning and Development: Local governments manage land use and development, ensuring sustainable growth and adherence to planning regulations. This includes zoning, building approvals, and environmental management.
• Infrastructure and Public Works: LGAs are responsible for maintaining local roads, bridges, water supply, sewerage systems, and public facilities. Ensuring adequate infrastructure is crucial for supporting both urban and rural communities.
• Community Services: Local governments provide essential services such as waste collection, libraries, recreational facilities, and community centers. They also support cultural activities and public health initiatives.
• Environmental Management: Protecting natural resources and managing environmental sustainability are key roles for LGAs. This includes managing parks, wildlife habitats, and responding to climate change impacts.

Governance and Representation

Each LGA is governed by a council comprising elected representatives, including a mayor and councilors. The structure of these councils can vary, with some LGAs having multiple wards and councilors representing different areas. Councils are responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and strategic planning.

Challenges and Opportunities

Queensland’s LGAs face a range of challenges and opportunities, influenced by their unique geographic and demographic contexts. Urban LGAs often deal with issues related to population growth, housing affordability, and infrastructure demands. In contrast, rural and remote LGAs face challenges related to service delivery, economic diversification, and maintaining population levels.

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