The table below compares the diverse characteristics of the Case Study Councils.
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| Population | Main Communities | Traditional Owners | Operating Income ($'000) | Council Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 168,449 | Cairns, Gordonvale, and Babinda | Djabugay; Yirrganydji; Buluwai, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Bundabarra and Wadjanbarra Yidinji; Wanyurr Majay; Mamu and NgadjonJii peoples | $322,059 | 1,178 |
| Cherbourg | 1,335 | Cherbourg | Wakka Wakka people | $11,102 | 95 |
| Cook | 4,595 | Cooktown, Laura, Marton, Coen, Lakeland, Ayton, Rossville, Portland Roads and Lizard Island | Guugu Yimithirr people | $60,034 | 160 |
| Goondiwindi | 10,817 | Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Texas, Yelarbon and Talwood | Bigambul people | $42,094 | 166 |
| Isaac | 20,987 | Moranbah, Clermont, Middlemount, Dysart, Nebo, St Lawrence, Carmila, Green Hill and Glenden | Koinjmal, Barada Barna, Jangga, Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala, Widi, Wangan and Jagalingou, Darumbal and Birriah peoples | $113,161 | 413 |
| Moreton Bay | 479,639 | Caboolture, Morayfield, Kallangur, North Lakes and Deception Bay | Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples | $572,173 | 1,773 |