Cabonne
Cabonne scores well on core operations (61/100) but only 33/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.
"Central west farmland — surrounding Orange with orchards and pastoral country"
New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 15,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
43 out of 100
#63 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#102 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 38/100 |
| Community Services | 33/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 39/100 |
| Core Operations | 61/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Cabonne performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 61% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 33th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Central west farmland — surrounding Orange with orchards and pastoral country
Cabonne wraps around Orange, covering farming communities including Molong, Canowindra, and surrounding orchard country.
Known For
- Canowindra — hot air balloon capital and Age of Fishes Museum
- Molong — heritage farming town
- Orchard and wine country
- Rural central west lifestyle
Living Here
Cabonne offers rural lifestyle with Orange's amenity nearby. Very affordable farming country.
Hidden Gem
Canowindra's Age of Fishes Museum — a remarkable collection of Devonian-era fish fossils found locally.