Moreton Bay region is one of the fastest developing places in Australia. Situated between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, our region is one of diverse communities and landscapes.
It covers coastal settlements including Redcliffe, Beachmere and Bribie Island, rural townships and mountain villages like Mt Mee, Woodford, Dayboro and Mt Glorious, established areas such as The Hills District and rapidly expanding urban centres like North Lakes, Morayfield and Narangba.
Growing region
The Moreton Bay region is a growing residential area, with substantial rural, rural residential, commercial and industrial areas. Council programs range from building roads and collecting rubbish to providing sporting facilities and promoting the development of art and culture.
The Moreton Bay region’s proximity to Brisbane and major transport infrastructure make it easy to access, a benefit that has attracted numerous new residents and businesses. The region’s strong economic performance provides competitively priced sites and an array of business and investment opportunities.
Moreton Bay Regional Council is committed to providing cost-effective services and facilities to enhance residents' quality of life.
Councillors
Twelve divisional councillors and a popularly elected mayor serve the region. Each councillor's division has an average of 20,386 voters, see council divisions map.
The region covers 2037 square kilometres and has a population of 389,661 which is projected to be 533,170 persons by 2031*.
Meetings
To find out more about Council activities and decisions, the public is invited to attend Council meetings.
Fast facts
| Size |
2,037 sq km |
| Population 2012 |
389,661 |
| Population 2031 |
533,170 |
| Electors |
239,042 approx. |
| Electoral arrangements |
12 divisional councillors plus Mayor |
| Electors per Councillor |
18,348 - 22,424 |
| Total budgeted operating expenditure 2012/13 |
$391 million |
| Total budgeted capital expenditure 2012/13 |
$169 million |
| Total Debt at 30 June 2012 |
$356.4 million |
| Total Community Equity at 30 June 2012 |
$5.2 billion |
What Council does
Each Council plays an important role in contributing to our communities by providing many of the services and facilities used everyday.
Each local Council is different. They vary in size and the types of services they offer, which is the very reason we have local governments – to look after the individual needs of each community and its residents.
Decisions on local issues
Having local governments (Councils) also means that decisions made regarding each local government area, are made by people actually living in that community, who are familiar with current issues and events, and who have excellent local knowledge.
This is because each Council’s elected members (the Mayor and Councillors) must be residents of the local government area they represent.
Services & infrastructure
Traditionally, Councils have provided services like local roads, waste services and animal control, but more and more Councils are now involved in the social, economic and cultural development of their communities, and in improving local living environments.
Councils also encourage and attract industry, which creates jobs for local residents.
Council plans ahead by managing our long-term financial commitments to provide and maintain the services and infrastructure needed to match our growth, including:
- Bridges, roads, carparks & pathways
- Parks
- Community facilities (eg. halls)
- Marine facilities (eg. boat ramps, canals, seawalls)
- Sporting facilities & playground equipment
- Stormwater drainage
- Disaster management
- Waste management facilities
Work with the community
We work with residents, community groups, service providers and business at all levels of our organisation.
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