The council services an area of  and is located adjacent to the Summerland Way and the North Coast railway line, within two hours drive from Brisbane and one hour from the Queensland Gold Coast and the NSW coastal communities of ,  and Tweed Heads.
The council oversees an area that includes Summerland Way and the North Coast railway line, with its headquarters located near Brisbane. It also covers the areas around the Queensland Gold Coast and the NSW coastal towns of ,  and Tweed Heads, which are accessible within a reasonable driving time.