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"

New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 8,000

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
Sustainability55/100
Community Services62/100
Lifestyle & Amenity34/100
Core Operations53/100

What This Means For You

Among regional councils, Liverpool Plains performs strongest in community services (better than 62% of peers), with room to improve in lifestyle and amenity investment (currently at the 34th percentile).

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.