• The district borders the northern boundary of Toowoomba, the largest inland regional city and population centre in Queensland
  
  
• The district office is in the town of Crows Nest, which is 150 km west of the capital Brisbane (2 hours by road) and an easy 42 km north of Toowoomba on the New England highway.
  
  
• Crows Nest Council is acknowledged as a local government leader in innovative attitudes. Council actively promotes the uptake of Information Technology through its own Internet Service Provider and by making personal computers available to local businesses at reasonable cost.
  
  
• Crows Nest district is one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland and therefore has a real potential for both retail and small business development.
  
  
• The district has innovative policy on Natural Resource Management , and is developing an Ecotourism strategy.
  
  
• Tourism development is ripe for expansion. The district for the most part is relatively undeveloped, particularly in respect of its many scenic attractions.
  
  
• The Floriculture industry in the district accounts for 33% of Queensland's total flower production.
  
  
• Many retirees find the area ideal in so far as climate, natural beauty and the lack of intrusive or unsightly development - whilst the districtstill has easy and close proximity to major services.
  
  
• There is an Industrial estate at Crows Nest. Land prices are very competitive, with average house prices starting around $100,000 (2003). The council will assist new business aspirants with guidance in obtaining finance and the directing of applications through numerous government agencies and funding bodies, should that be necessary.

The district's long term vision encourages the development of a range of viable rural industries and supports existing pursuits that build on our natural advantages and assets, to create jobs, enhance our lifestyle and provide a sustainable economic environmental and social future.