Gunnedah
Gunnedah is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking 22nd of 128 and strongest on lifestyle & amenity.
"Koala capital of the world — Liverpool Plains farming and country hospitality"
New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 13,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
61 out of 100
#13 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#22 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 70/100 |
| Community Services | 47/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 83/100 |
| Core Operations | 45/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Gunnedah performs strongest in lifestyle and amenity investment (better than 83% of peers). Performance in core service delivery is moderate at the 45th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Koala capital of the world — Liverpool Plains farming and country hospitality
Gunnedah sits on the Liverpool Plains, some of Australia's richest farming land, and is famous for its koala population.
Known For
- Koala capital — wild koalas in town
- Liverpool Plains black soil farming
- Dorothea Mackellar — 'My Country' poet heritage
- Country hospitality
Living Here
Gunnedah is a welcoming country town with good basic services. The koalas are genuinely everywhere.
Hidden Gem
Porcupine Lookout — koalas in the wild at dusk, plus views over the Liverpool Plains.