Liverpool Plains
Liverpool Plains scores well on community services (62/100) but only 34/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Black soil gold — some of Australia's richest farmland"
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New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 7,670
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
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 55/100 |
| Community Services | 62/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 34/100 |
| Core Operations | 53/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Liverpool Plains performs strongest in Community Services (scoring 62 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Lifestyle & Amenity (currently 34 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Black soil gold — some of Australia's richest farmland
Liverpool Plains covers Quirindi and surrounding communities on the fertile Liverpool Plains.
Known For
- Some of Australia's richest agricultural land
- Black soil plains — wheat, cotton, cattle
- Quirindi — heritage farming town
- Ongoing debate over mining versus farming
Living Here
Very agricultural, very community-minded, very affordable.
Hidden Gem
The Liverpool Plains themselves — arguably Australia's most productive farming land, stretching to the horizon.