Gilgandra

Gilgandra scores well on community services (64/100) but only 26/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.

"Coo-ee March heritage — small western town with wartime and astronomy stories"

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

New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 4,305

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

Overall Score

45 out of 100

#12 of 15 rural councils in NSW

#92 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability50/100
Community Services64/100
Lifestyle & Amenity26/100
Core Operations40/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Gilgandra performs strongest in Community Services (scoring 64 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Lifestyle & Amenity (currently 26 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Coo-ee March heritage — small western town with wartime and astronomy stories

Gilgandra is a small town in the central west, known for the Coo-ee March of WWI recruitment.

Known For

  • Coo-ee Heritage Centre — WWI recruitment march
  • Gilgandra Observatory
  • Western NSW farming town
  • Strong community identity

Living Here

Very small, very affordable, community-focused.

Hidden Gem

Gilgandra Observatory — surprisingly good stargazing facilities in the dark skies of western NSW.