Berrigan
Berrigan is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking =22nd of 128 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Riverina rice and water country — Berrigan, Finley, and Tocumwal on the Murray"
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New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 8,666
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
61 out of 100
#13 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#22 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 63/100 |
| Community Services | 38/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 72/100 |
| Core Operations | 71/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Berrigan performs strongest in Lifestyle & Amenity (scoring 72 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Community Services (currently 38 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Riverina rice and water country — Berrigan, Finley, and Tocumwal on the Murray
Berrigan Shire covers small Riverina towns along the NSW-Victorian border including Tocumwal on the Murray.
Known For
- Tocumwal — Murray River beach and WWII airfield heritage
- Rice and irrigation farming
- Finley — heritage town centre
- Murray River recreation
Living Here
Berrigan is quiet, affordable Riverina living with Murray River access at Tocumwal. Small communities with basic services.
Hidden Gem
Tocumwal's WWII airfield — a vast wartime aerodrome in the bush with heritage hangers, now used for skydiving.