Glen Innes Severn

Glen Innes Severn ranks 116th of 128 overall in NSW, with core operations the area most needing attention.

"Celtic country on the tablelands — standing stones, sapphires, and cool-climate heritage"

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 9,000

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

Overall Score

36 out of 100

#73 of 79 regional councils in NSW

#116 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability25/100
Community Services45/100
Lifestyle & Amenity48/100
Core Operations24/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Glen Innes Severn performs strongest in lifestyle and amenity investment (better than 48% of peers), with room to improve in core service delivery (currently at the 24th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Celtic country on the tablelands — standing stones, sapphires, and cool-climate heritage

Glen Innes is a cool-climate tablelands town with strong Celtic heritage, sapphire fossicking, and distinctive character.

Known For

  • Australian Standing Stones — Celtic heritage monument
  • Sapphire fossicking capital
  • Cool-climate — genuine four seasons
  • Celtic heritage festivals

Living Here

Glen Innes offers affordable tablelands living with genuine character. Cold winters are real.

Hidden Gem

The Land of the Beardies — fossicking for sapphires and other gems in the creeks around Glen Innes.