Lockhart
Lockhart scores well on lifestyle & amenity (62/100) but only 21/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.
"Riverina village charm — The Green Cathedral and farming heritage"
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New South Wales · rural council · Pop. 3,474
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
41 out of 100
#14 of 15 rural councils in NSW
#108 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 41/100 |
| Community Services | 21/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 62/100 |
| Core Operations | 40/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Lockhart performs strongest in Lifestyle & Amenity (scoring 62 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Community Services (currently 21 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Riverina village charm — The Green Cathedral and farming heritage
Lockhart is a tiny Riverina village known for the Green Cathedral and its well-maintained heritage streetscape.
Known For
- The Green Cathedral — avenue of trees as an outdoor memorial
- Heritage Riverina village
- Farming — wheat, sheep
- Strong community spirit
Living Here
Very small, very quiet, very community-focused.
Hidden Gem
The Green Cathedral — a living memorial of planted trees that forms a natural outdoor cathedral.