Coolamon

Coolamon scores well on sustainability (78/100) but only 43/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.

"Riverina farming village — Up the Creek festival and wheat country charm"

See where Coolamon ranks: Best Councils in New South Wales 2026

New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 4,613

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

56 out of 100

#6 of 15 rural councils in NSW

#41 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability78/100
Community Services43/100
Lifestyle & Amenity50/100
Core Operations53/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Coolamon performs strongest in Sustainability (scoring 78 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Community Services (currently 43 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Riverina farming village — Up the Creek festival and wheat country charm

Coolamon is a small Riverina village with a strong community and agricultural base.

Known For

  • Up the Creek music festival
  • Riverina wheat and sheep farming
  • Heritage main street
  • Small-town community spirit

Living Here

Very small, very community-minded, very affordable. Wagga Wagga provides services.

Hidden Gem

Coolamon Cheese Factory — artisan cheese from local dairy, a Riverina foodie find.