Brisbane City Council (BCC)
The largest local government in Australia by population, and one of the few councils operating a genuine open data portal.
4datasets assessed
49median usability
the typical dataset
the typical dataset
47mean usability
flagships lift this
flagships lift this
1machine readable
of 4
of 4
Holds data about
- Development assessment records
- Rates, budget and annual financial statements
- Waste, roads, parks and local infrastructure
Brisbane publishes more than most Australian councils, which is exactly why it is the right council to examine first. Findings about a well-resourced publisher generalise downwards; findings about a struggling one do not generalise at all.
Datasets
| Dataset | Availability | Format | Granularity | Checked | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane City Council open data portal | open | mixed | Varies by dataset | never | 90 |
| Brisbane City Council annual report and financial statements | published | Whole-of-council, annual | 2026-09-02 | 49 | |
| Council development application registers | published | portal | Individual application, current status | never | 49 |
| Council consultant and contractor expenditure, itemised | unpublished | none | Not published at any granularity | never | 0 |