Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional ranks 65th of 128 overall in NSW, with community services the area most needing attention.

"Wattle and Dog on the Tuckerbox — Cootamundra and Gundagai's heritage heart"

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 11,424

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

Overall Score

51 out of 100

#38 of 79 regional councils in NSW

#65 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability48/100
Community Services48/100
Lifestyle & Amenity52/100
Core Operations56/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 56% of peers). Performance in community services is moderate at the 48th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Wattle and Dog on the Tuckerbox — Cootamundra and Gundagai's heritage heart

Cootamundra-Gundagai covers two historic Riverina towns. Cootamundra is birthplace of Don Bradman and the golden wattle.

Known For

  • Don Bradman's birthplace — Cootamundra
  • Dog on the Tuckerbox — Gundagai's iconic monument
  • Golden Wattle — Australia's floral emblem from Cootamundra
  • Murrumbidgee River heritage

Living Here

Two charming heritage towns with genuine Australian stories. Very affordable.

Hidden Gem

Bradman's birthplace in Cootamundra — the modest house where Australia's greatest cricketer was born.